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Job Title: Bookkeeping & Purchasing Assistant
Recruiting on behalf of our client

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual for the position of Bookkeeping & Purchasing Assistant. This role is designed to support both the purchasing and finance departments, ensuring accurate financial data entry and timely reporting. You will play a key part in managing supplier and customer accounts, while also assisting with purchasing tasks to help streamline operations.

Key Details:

* Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

* Location: Office-based - Old Whittington, Chesterfield S41

* Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

* Benefits:

* 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

* Free parking

* Lunch provided

* Bonus potential

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing Assistant Tasks

* Chase delivery dates and overdue purchase orders with suppliers

* Book deliveries into stock

* Check invoices against purchase orders, resolving price or quantity discrepancies with the Purchasing Manager

* Raise bills of assembly for manufactured items and print product labels

* Monitor and manage the purchasing email inbox

Bookkeeping Assistant Tasks

* Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate reconciliations for customer accounts

* Support the finance department with ad-hoc finance tasks

* Maintain supplier accounts, resolving discrepancies and managing queries via phone or email

* Handle customer accounts by allocating credit notes, recording remittances, and sending statements

* Review and action overdue customer debts as required

Requirements

* Experience with Xero, Dext, and Unleashed software is desirable, but not essential

* Capable of working on your own initiative with a keen attention to detail

* Technologically minded, with a proactive approach to improving systems and efficiencies

* Strong communication skills to interact with suppliers and customers

* Flexible approach to daily tasks and ad-hoc duties

Team & Work Environment:

* You will work closely with the Finance Manager and the purchasing team in an open-plan office

* A positive, cheerful personality will thrive in this team

* Strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential

If you are looking for a dynamic role with varied responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your skills in both bookkeeping and purchasing, we’d love to hear from you