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Accounts Payable Assistant

Perm
South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire
£Negotiable DOE
Accountancy & Finance
LH/74191
27.03.2025

Linda Hunter

Associate Director
Commercial & Administration
linda.hunter@escaperecruitment.com
01506 517 216
07557 116134

Description

Escape Recruitment Services Commercial Division are recruiting for our client, a successful manufacturing company based in South Lanarkshire. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase ledger Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately process high volumes of purchase invoices and credits.
  • Allocate supplier invoices and credit notes to the correct purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Prepare and process supplier payments in line with due dates.
  • Ensure all purchases and credits are accurately recorded.
  • Monitor goods received not invoiced.
  • Reconcile supplier statements.
  • Handle supplier and subcontractor queries professionally and efficiently.
  • Maintain accurate records and assist with month-end tasks.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations and HMRC compliance submissions.
  • Create and manage purchase orders.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger/Accounts Assistant role
  • Comfortable working in a busy, high volume environment.
  • Confident IT skills including MS Excel and financial systems/ERP.
  • Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.