Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger

Tuscany House, White Hart Ln, Basingstoke RG21 4AF, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 1 June 2026 at 05:00

Location

Location: Support Office, Basingstoke (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)Reporting to: Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Role Purpose

To support the Nurseries and wider Finance team with Purchase Ledger activities across the Group. You will also provide cover for team members during absences and support the Purchase Ledger Supervisor and Finance Operations Manager as required. Systems currently used include Sage 200, Famly and PLEO.

Key Relationships

• Purchase Ledger Supervisor
• Finance Operations Manager
• Group Management Accountants
• Nursery Managers
• Regional Support Managers

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Purchase Ledger Supervisor in managing purchase ledger operations
• Process invoices and employee expense claims in a timely manner
• Produce payment runs for review
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve queries and discrepancies promptly
• Set up suppliers on Sage 200 in line with compliance procedures
• Review aged creditor balances
• Complete credit card reconciliations using Pleo
• Process bank postings (including direct debits) and request invoices where required
• Assist with bank reconciliations, including investigating timing differences
• Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met
• Carry out ad hoc duties as required

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working within a team and adapting to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Ambitious and keen to develop a career in finance
• Experience using Sage 200 or a similar finance system
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with 3 days allocated during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance
• Certified Great Place to Work, as voted by our colleagues

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave – up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave – up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave – up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S and major supermarkets
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in‑house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Strong sustainability focus, including Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

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