Posted: 2nd September 2026
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Location: Bournemouth
Reference: XCHPLAJR
Our client based in Bournemouth has an immediate requirement for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy team. You will be reporting to the department management daily and will be responsible for the processing of supplier invoices, reconciling supplier statements and highlighting service discrepancies within the timescales set by the company.
Responsibilities will include the following:
• Processing supplier invoices received into the office via post or email (Clearing). Checking these invoices against the expected service recorded on the database and marking any invoices that have discrepancies so that Purchase Ledger Query can notify the supplier of any errors. Where the service on any invoice is not as expected, recording this via the undercharge email.
• Completing Purchase Orders/Extras within FileMaker for Sales Ledger to produce the customers invoice with the correct information needed by the customer.
• Electronic Posting of Supplier invoices in Sage, ensuring that the information is entered correctly to enable Nominal Ledger to make accurate payment. Ensuring proper destruction of scanned/processed paperwork.
• Reconciling of supplier statements notifying the Purchase Ledger Team Leader of any errors that need to be corrected and contacting the supplier regarding any missing invoices. Calculating the amount for payment by Nominal Ledger.
• Printing of supplier invoices received via email.
• Assist customer services when required to help maintain the levels of customer service expectation of the customers.
This role is entry level, and full training will be provided, so a great stepping stone for someone who would like to get into a career in accounting.
This position is offered on a temporary to permanent basis, you will work a standard week of 37.5 hours on the following pattern, Monday to Friday 08:30 am – 17:00 pm (1 hour lunch break). You will be required to work 1 in 10 Saturdays from 09:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Starting pay rate will be £12.82 per hour (Equivalent salary £25k per annum), increasing to £26,250 per annum after going permanent.
The company offer a great working environment in Bournemouth town centre, with a range of benefits and perks for employees.