Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger

Activate Group Limited

. Manage high-volume transactional processing through manual data entry and imports .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeHalifax • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-volume transactional processing, including manual data entry and reconciliation of financial records. Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and meet organizational KPIs.

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High-Volume Transactional ProcessingSupplier ReconciliationProblem-Solving AbilitiesEffective CommunicationAAT Level 2 Qualification

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Hard Skills

Data EntryFinancial ReconciliationPayment ProcessingExcel SkillsSage 200

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureCustomer Service SkillsDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Banking PlatformEMS

Certifications & Qualifications

AAT Level 2 Qualification

Industry Keywords

Financial RecordsInternal ControlsAudit RequirementsService-Level AgreementsStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage high-volume transactional processing through manual data entry and imports
Reconcile supplier and repairer statements to ledger balances
Investigate and resolve variances
Resolve supplier and repairer queries received through the team's EMS and dedicated phone lines
Prepare, submit and allocate supplier and repairer payments on the company's banking platform
Create and maintain supplier and repairer accounts according to company procedures
Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and repairers to improve processes, reduce exceptions and enhance service delivery
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for internal controls and audit requirements
Support month-end activities and maintain service-level agreements
Work to team KPIs while ensuring accuracy and adherence to organisational policies, controls and SLAs
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy & organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Strong problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and customer service skills
Ability to work to deadlines in a high-volume transactional environment
2+ years of working in a similar finance role, with purchase and sales transactions
AAT Level 2 qualification or above (desirable, but not essential)
Experience using Sage 200 (desirable, but not essential)
Good Excel skills (desirable, but not essential)

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days holiday, including bank holidays
Personal health cash plan – claim back the cost of everyday healthcare such as dental and optical check-ups
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay
Life assurance at three times your basic salary
Free breakfasts and fresh fruit
A birthday surprise for everyone
Genuine development and progression opportunities
Regular feedback and career planning
Team events and company-wide celebrations
Supportive culture where people are encouraged to succeed