Purchase Ledger Assistant Fixed Term
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Purchase Ledger Assistant
Location: Billericay
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
About Us
At Ground Control Ltd. we believe in teamwork accuracy and supporting each other to achieve great results. Our finance team is friendly collaborative and always willing to help one another succeed. Were looking for someone who thrives in a supportive environment and enjoys making a difference through their work.
The Role
We are seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a fixed-term contract to join our finance this role youll help keep our supplier accounts running smoothly ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently. If you enjoy organising problem-solving and working closely with others this could be the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a thriving team.
What Youll Do
Accurately process high volumes of purchase invoices
Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes (3-way matching)
Set up and maintain supplier accounts
Prepare and process supplier payments on time
Help resolve invoice or payment queries with kindness and clarity
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
Ensure VAT is coded correctly in line with regulations
Support month-end closing activities including accruals and reporting
Maintain clear organised records and assist with audits
Provide general support to the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks
What Were Looking For
Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger roles
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative fast-paced environment
Confident and clear communicator with both colleagues and suppliers
Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Understanding of basic accounting principles and VAT
Nice to Have
AAT qualification or studying towards AAT
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:
23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- Office Experience
- Pricing
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
- Order Fulfillment
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
About Company
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