Purchase Ledger Assistant Job Type: Full-time Location: Colchester Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Per Annum Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Join our accounting department as a Purchase Ledger Assistant, a crucial role for maintaining accurate supplier details and allocating costs correctly across the company. You will assist with various financial operations, including purchase ledgers, basic bookkeeping, and managing cash books, ensuring precision and compliance with company guidelines. Day-to-Day of the Role: Code and input purchase invoices using the automated Sicon system through Sage 200. Handle the input of lease and service invoices and match PODs with invoices. Complete fuel records and mileage for the company van fleet and process site fuel usage invoices. Reconcile purchase ledger statements to invoices and issue weekly pay run schedules. Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier details and account records. Regularly contact suppliers via phone, fax, and email and monitor the shared accounts mailbox. Manage payments using virtual cards for expenses like road tax and gather copies of invoices/receipts for such payments. Issue order numbers, process monthly payruns, and handle Amazon ordering processes. Record and manage payments or disputes for PCNs, congestion charges, Dart Charge, lorry maintenance, and related expenses. Train other team members as required and ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. Required Skills & Qualifications: Enthusiastic and committed with the ability to learn quickly in a busy environment. Computer literate with a strong aptitude for numbers. Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accountancy procedures. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. Ideally holding or studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification. Benefits: Competitive salary Free parking To apply for the Purchase Ledger Assistant position, please submit your CV