Purchase Ledger Assistant

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established public sector organisation based in Shrewsbury as a Purchase Ledger Assistant, paying £26,000 – £28,000 per annum. This is a 6-month temp to perm role, giving you a clear route into a permanent position. You'll take real ownership of the purchase ledger and utility accounts, working in a close-knit, supportive finance team where accuracy and good supplier relationships really matter. Main Duties: As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, your main duties include: * Processing invoices and credit notes from suppliers, checking each one against the relevant purchase order and delivery paperwork before it is posted * Allocating costs to the right budget and nominal codes, applying the correct VAT treatment every time * Sending invoices to the appropriate budget holders for sign-off, making sure approval limits and financial procedures are followed * Running the weekly and monthly BACS payment cycles, making sure every supplier is paid correctly and on schedule * Creating new supplier accounts and keeping existing records up to date, carrying out thorough checks on any bank detail changes to protect against fraud * Raising sales invoices and recharges to partner organisations and other parties where costs need to be recovered * Being the go-to contact for suppliers over the phone and by email, resolving their queries quickly and ...