Job Description

Purchase Ledger Assistant (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Cranswick Convenience Foods - Milton Keynes

Fixed Term Contract | Monday-Friday | 08:00-17:00 | Onsite

Cranswick Convenience Foods Milton Keynes are looking to recruit a

Purchase Ledger Assistant

to join our Finance & IT team on a

12-month fixed term contract

to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and maintaining a strong control environment within the ledger.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administer the Accounts Payable ledger including setting up new suppliers and maintaining accurate supplier information. Process a high volume of purchase invoices in line with company procedures. Match delivery notes to GRNs, ensuring full traceability. Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice and PO queries efficiently. Support the preparation of supplier payment runs. Complete supplier statement reconciliations and follow up outstanding items. Support internal users with Navision for purchase orders and invoice processing. Assist with internal and external audit queries. Maintain key controls within the Purchase Ledger and champion best practice. Identify opportunities for process or system improvements. Ensure Purchase Ledger SOPs are kept up to date. Support Sales Ledger activity during periods of annual leave. Carry out additional duties as required by the Purchase Ledger Supervisor or Senior Finance Manager.

About You

Previous experience within a finance or purchase ledger role is desirable. Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Able to follow processes accurately and efficiently. Positive, proactive, and team-focused. Able to work independently and use initiative. Demonstrates Cranswick values and site behaviours.

Why Join Cranswick?

Career development and progression opportunities across Finance & IT. Training and support from an experienced and collaborative team. Competitive salary and benefits package. Pension scheme and life assurance. Onsite parking and employee discount platform. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising with service. Friendly, supportive working environment

Apply Now

- send your CV to

CranswickMKJobs@cranswick.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Milton Keynes MK4 4AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Food technology degree, or equivalent experience.
Experience:

Organisational skills: 1 year (required) Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required) Food production: 1 year (required) meeting tight deadlines: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

Have a basic understanding of English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person