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Purchase Ledger Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 13 March 2026
Salary: £35,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Location: Girvan, South Ayrshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Allstaff
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Purchase Ledger Assistant. The role is full-time & based in Girvan. You will be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger including credit card spend, and ensuring the Spindle software is used to maximum effect. You will be reporting to Head of Finance and need to possess a strong teamwork ethic and ability to work on your own initiative.

Duties

Reporting to the Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include:

Maintain the purchase ledger. This includes operating Spindle software to ensure that invoices post to Sage with minimal intervention.
Act as the team’s Spindle super user.
Liaise with the fibre team to post fibre invoices ensuring nominal coding accuracy.
Complete supplier statement reconciliation and maintain supplier terms in Sage.
Close old purchase orders in WAP when required.
Ensure all credit card expenditure is posted accurately.
Download invoices from supplier platforms.
Create adhoc reports from Spindle for invoices that need paid in that week or at the month end.
Update systems with new supplier forms and create schedules to allow them to be reviewed by HoF or FM.
Complete manual filing. Timeline within three months.
Operate as effective back up for the sales ledger including being proficient in the operation of Credit Hound. Timeline within 3–6 months.
Maintain up-to-date work instructions for all tasks. Timeline – ongoing.
Summarise timesheets for monthly payroll processing. Timeline – TBC.
Adhoc tasks include helping with catering for meetings and answering phones. Timeline – ongoing.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Must possess a strong business and work ethic
The ability to think on your feet and react appropriately in a busy environment
High level of attention to detail
Strong health & safety consciousness
Team player and willing to contribute with ideas
Experience in Sage 200, Spindle and Credit Hound
Experience in manufacturing business is desirable
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications – Excel
Self-starter attitude with strong communication skills
Additional Experience Required

Purchase ledger experience
Experience using Sage 200
Accounts payable and supplier reconciliation experience
Experience working within a manufacturing finance environment
Location: Girvan, Ayrshire (KA26)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm

Salary: £35,000 per annum

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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