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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 HolidaysCompany pensionParking on site We'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 notesHelping to maintain an efficient Purchase Ledger, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and in a timely mannerCompleting month-end responsibilities, including statement reconciliations, aged reports, and outstanding transaction summariesOpening new accounts, ensuring all required information is gathered and aligned with purchasing and agreed payment termsPreparing and posting journals when requiredLiaising confidently with suppliers and internal colleagues to resolve invoice queries, discrepancies, and credit request issuesSupporting with fleet and invoicing queriesAssisting the finance team during auditsPerforming daily bank reconciliationsProviding general support across the team Skills & Experience Required: Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger roleStrong numerical accuracy and an eye for detailConfident communicator who is comfortable speaking with suppliers and inte