Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Wellington, Somerset
£29,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent, office-based

Butler Rose are pleased to be working exclusively with a well-established and growing business to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong purchase ledger knowledge who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and supporting wider finance operations. As the company grows, there will be scope for progression for the right candidate.

Reporting into the finance manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger process, while also providing support across payroll and other finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Complete supplier payments and scheduled payment runs.
• Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger accounts and supplier statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain audit trail documentation.
• Manage supplier records and resolve ledger-related queries.
• Support payroll administration, including starters, leavers and payroll processing.
• Assist with compliance requirements relating to pensions and statutory payments.
• Provide cover for sales ledger and credit control activities when required.
• Support monthly finance tasks and wider departmental objectives.

About You

• AAT Level 2 qualified or possess equivalent finance experience.
• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Finance Officer or Accounts Assistant role.
• Experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero or similar.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £29,000 per annum.
• Employee wellness programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Professional subscription support.
• Long service and employee recognition awards.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and growing business, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on s.farber@butlerrose.com. Alternatively, apply now with your updated CV to be considered.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.