Purchase Ledger Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, KA26 9LT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LH/105053_1773678347 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a growing and well established manufacturing business based in South Ayrshire. This is a full time, site based role offering the opportunity to join a busy finance team within a fast paced operational environment.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for maintaining the purchase ledger while supporting wider finance activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a proactive approach in a busy environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
- Ensure invoices are posted correctly to the accounting system
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure correct nominal coding and accurate posting of supplier invoices
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations and maintain supplier records within the finance system
- Manage credit card expenditure postings and download invoices from supplier platforms
- Produce ad hoc reports relating to invoices due for payment
- Update systems with new supplier forms and maintain accurate supplier records
- Close old purchase orders where required and complete manual filing tasks
- Provide cover for the sales ledger when required
- Support payroll administration by summarising timesheets where required
Ideal candidate:
- Previous experience working within a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
- Experience using Sage 200
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills with a proactive and self motivated attitude