<p><strong>Accounts Assistant</strong></p><p><strong>Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger</strong></p><p><strong>Bridgend</strong><br /> <strong>Full-time | Permanent</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> >£28,000 </p><p><strong>The Business</strong></p><p>The company is a well-established manufacturing business based in <strong>Bridgend</strong>, supplying products to customers across the UK and overseas. Operating within a busy production environment, the finance team plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business.</p><p>Due to continued growth, the business is now looking to appoint an <strong>Accounts Assistant</strong> to join the finance team, with responsibility for <strong>Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger</strong>.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Accounts Assistant will take ownership of the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, requiring close collaboration with suppliers, purchasing, and internal departments.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Processing a high volume of supplier invoices for materials, components, and services</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice and pricing discrepancies</li><li>Handling supplier queries in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Maintaining and reconciling supplier accounts</li><li>Preparing and processing regular payment runs</li><li>Assisting with month-end activities, including accruals and reconciliations</li><li>Working closely with procurement and production teams to resolve issues</li><li>Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an <strong>Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger</strong> role</li><li>Experience within a <strong>manufacturing or similar environment</strong> would be advantageous</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work</li><li>Good communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers</li><li>Competent user of Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience desirable)</li><li>Well organised, reliable, and able to work to deadlines</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A permanent position with a stable and growing <strong>Bridgend based manufacturer</strong></li><li>Supportive team environment with a practical, down-to-earth culture</li><li>Opportunities for training and development</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Free on-site parking with convenient access to the M4</li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>If you're looking for a solid accounts role where your work genuinely makes a difference to the business, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.</p> <br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p> <br><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMDY1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
