Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant (1 year contract)

Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant (1 year maternity contract) Location: Grays, Essex Salary: £30,000 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm Benefits include: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Company pension Parking on siteWe're seeking a proactive and motivated Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant to join our client's dynamic finance team initially on a 1 year contract basis, with the potential of a permanent role offered after the initial contract period. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well established, growing company where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of their Purchase Ledger function. Responsibilities: Managing the day‑to‑day processing of invoices and credit notes Helping to maintain an efficient Purchase Ledger, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and in a timely manner Completing month‑end responsibilities, including statement reconciliations, aged reports, and outstanding transaction summaries Opening new accounts, ensuring all required information is gathered and aligned with purchasing and agreed payment terms Preparing and posting journals when required Liaising confidently with suppliers and internal colleagues to resolve invoice queries, discrepancies, and credit request issues Supporting with fleet and invoicing queries Assisting the finance team during audits Performing daily bank reconciliations Providing general support across the teamSkills & Experience Required: Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger role Strong numerical accuracy and an eye for detail Confident communicator who is comfortable speaking with suppliers and internal teams Organised, reliable, and able to meet deadlines A positive, team-oriented attitudeOffice Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website