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Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant – Permanent – based in Rugby, CV23
Job Purpose:
We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join a Finance Team within the property development sector.
The successful candidate will act as a key finance point of contact for all purchase ledger matters, ensuring invoices and financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting the wider finance function. The role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger:
- Process supplier invoices and bills accurately within the finance system.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate any discrepancies.
- Code invoices correctly to the appropriate property and service charge schedule.
- Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly payment runs.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items or unallocated balances.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records at all times.
- Ensure invoices are processed in line with company procedures and financial controls.
Service Charge and Reconciliations:
- Assist with year-end service charge reconciliations.
- Support the reconciliation of financial transactions and associated records.
- Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve account queries.
- Ensure accurate allocation of costs across multiple developments and properties.
Finance Support:
- Act as a finance point of contact for purchase ledger-related enquiries.
- Support the wider Finance Team with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks.
- Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements.
- Contribute to process improvements and efficient financial operations.
Person Specification:
- Professional and customer-focused approach.
- Able to work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Reliable, proactive, and adaptable.
- Comfortable working to deadlines in a busy finance environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies confidently.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts assistant role.
- Experience within property, real estate, or property development desirable.
- Experience processing high volumes of invoices and reconciliations preferred.
- Familiarity with service charge accounting advantageous.
- Experience coding invoices and working with service charge schedules desirable.
Hours of Work:
- Monday – Friday
Work Location:
- In person (CV23)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and organisational growth.
- Employee benefits in line with company policy
If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.
Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.
