Purchase Ledger Assistant

SRT Marine Systems plc

Purchase Ledger Assistant handling supplier invoices, payment runs, and reconciliations at SRT Marine Systems. Engaging with finance team for accurate financial services in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeGloucester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing supplier invoices, managing purchase ledgers, and executing payment runs while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Proficient in using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel to support financial operations and reporting.

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Purchase Ledger ManagementInvoice ProcessingAccounts PayableFinancial Data EntrySupplier Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingPurchase Ledger ManagementAccounts PayableFinancial Data EntrySupplier ReconciliationAccrualsLedger ClosingsNumerical SkillsData AccuracyPayment Processing

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SystemsMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Supplier InvoicesCredit NotesStaff ExpensesPayment RunsVendor ManagementDiscrepancy ResolutionCost CentresBudgets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses accurately and efficiently
Performing matching of invoices to purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs), and accurately coding overhead invoices to the correct ledger accounts, cost centres and budgets
Preparing and executing weekly/monthly payment runs (BACS, cheques), ensuring all payments are correctly authorised and made on time
Performing monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies promptly
Investigating and resolving all purchase ledger and supplier payment queries, communicating professionally with both internal departments and external suppliers
Setting up new supplier accounts and accurately maintaining existing vendor details within the accounting system
Maintaining an organised and comprehensive purchase ledger filing system (physical and electronic) for all documentation
Assisting the wider finance team with month-end procedures, including accruals and ledger closings, as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Finance Administration role
Strong numerical and data-entry skills with a high level of accuracy
Experience using finance or accounting systems
Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier payments
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly Competitive Salary & Package
Career development opportunities
Company “Get to know you” days