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Purchase Ledger Assistant

DC ThomsonGateshead, United KingdomPosted 1h agohybrid
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Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Gateshead

About Synergi

At Synergi, we help organisations unlock better business performance through technology, automation and process excellence.

Our teams support businesses across the UK through cloud solutions, managed services and business applications that transform the way organisations work. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance team and help deliver exceptional financial control and supplier service.

Role Purpose

The Purchase Ledger Assistant is responsible for ensuring supplier invoices, payments and financial records are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with financial controls.

The role plays an important part in maintaining supplier confidence, supporting strong cash management and ensuring the integrity of financial information across the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance colleagues, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver a responsive and reliable purchase ledger service while contributing to continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Outcomes the role should drive

  • Deliver accurate processing of supplier invoices and financial records.
  • Maintain effective supplier account management and query resolution.
  • Support timely and controlled supplier payment processes.
  • Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and discrepancies resolved promptly.
  • Maintain compliance with financial controls and company procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality and finance processes.

Experience

  • Previous experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration.
  • Experience processing invoices, credits and supplier payments.
  • Experience reconciling supplier accounts and resolving discrepancies.
  • Experience providing support to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced finance environment.

Skills

  • Strong invoice processing and reconciliation capability.
  • Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to investigate and resolve supplier queries effectively.
  • Understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
  • Ability to identify recurring issues and contribute to process improvements.
  • Comfortable working with finance systems, workflow tools and reporting data.

Behaviours that will help this role succeed

  • Think Customer
    Delivers excellent service to suppliers and internal stakeholders through timely, accurate and professional support.
  • Get it Done
    Takes ownership of purchase ledger activities and ensures issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
  • Succeed Together
    Builds productive relationships across Finance and the wider business to support shared objectives.
  • Keep Growing
    Uses data, feedback and experience to continually improve processes, controls and service quality.

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 4th September at 12:00 noon

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