Finance Assistant

Reference: 261621575_1783940462

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Wellington, Somerset
£29,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent, office-based

Butler Rose are pleased to be working exclusively with a well-established and growing business to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong purchase ledger knowledge who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and supporting wider finance operations. As the company grows, there will be scope for progression for the right candidate.

Reporting into the finance manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger process, while also providing support across payroll and other finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
  • Complete supplier payments and scheduled payment runs.
  • Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger accounts and supplier statements.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and maintain audit trail documentation.
  • Manage supplier records and resolve ledger-related queries.
  • Support payroll administration, including starters, leavers and payroll processing.
  • Assist with compliance requirements relating to pensions and statutory payments.
  • Provide cover for sales ledger and credit control activities when required.
  • Support monthly finance tasks and wider departmental objectives.

About You

  • AAT Level 2 qualified or possess equivalent finance experience.
  • Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Finance Officer or Accounts Assistant role.
  • Experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero or similar.
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £29,000 per annum.
  • Employee wellness programme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Professional subscription support.
  • Long service and employee recognition awards.
  • Opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and growing business, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on [email protected]. Alternatively, apply now with your updated CV to be considered.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£27,000.00 - £30,000.00
Per annum
GBP27000.00 - GBP30000.00 per annum
Added 13/07/2026
Reference: 261621575_1783940462

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