Job Description

Purchase Ledger Assistant - 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Swindon
Full-time

Looking to take the next step in your finance career? We've got an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive finance team as a

Purchase Ledger Assistant

on a

12-month fixed-term contract

.

At Fish Brothers, we've been helping the people of Swindon with their motoring needs for more than 75 years. As a multi-franchise dealer group, we're proud of our strong reputation, but it's our people who make the real difference. We believe in creating a supportive and rewarding workplace where talent can thrive, and where going the extra mile for our customers comes naturally. Many of our team have built long and successful careers with us -- and now we're looking for the next person to join our journey.

What you'll be doing:

Processing and checking invoices to keep everything running smoothly Reconciling supplier statements and helping to resolve any queries Preparing payments and supporting the team at month-end Pitching in with general finance admin and ad-hoc projects

What we're looking for:

Someone with previous finance experience (purchase ledger/accounts payable ideal) Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team Comfortable using finance systems and Excel

What's in it for you?

Salary of 24,000 - 25,300 (Dependant on experience) Generous benefits package including 23-27 days holiday, birthday leave, pension matching, life assurance, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and discounts on servicing and parts across our brands Training and development opportunities with a well-established automotive group Be part of a welcoming team where your contribution really makes a difference
If you're looking for a role where you can use your finance skills while working in an environment that values people and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Fish Brothers, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the customers we serve and the community we're part of. We believe that everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, should feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply -- including, but not limited to, women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know -- we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 24,000.00-25,300.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Experience:

accounts: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person