The MISSION Group
Finance Assistant: Purchase Ledger
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Finance Assistant: Purchase Ledger
Filleigh, North Devon - Hybrid
Competitive + Benefits
WHO ARE WE?
MISSION Group is a collective of specialist agencies delivering marketing, communications, and digital services for clients across the UK and internationally. The Group combines deep sector expertise with connected capabilities across brand, digital, customer engagement, sponsorship, media, social, technology, and communications.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will be a part of a team of twelve using our bespoke system to record purchase orders, invoices, and expenses. Assisting with cash management and bank reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Distributing supplier invoices for authorisation using our bespoke system
- Coding and processing supplier invoices
- Staff expense claim processing
- Ensuring internal controls have been adhered to and that VAT is correctly accounted for
- Reconciling supplier statements and expense accounts
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies, including working with Client Service teams and suppliers when needed
ABOUT THE PERSON:
You will need to have previous experience of working within a finance team and therefore will possess an excellent working knowledge of all MS programmes especially Excel and Word. Communication is key in this role, and you will need to be able to confidently communicate with and write to colleagues of all levels. You will need to possess a keen eye for detail, being able to process transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Ideally, you will have had exposure to Sage 200 and hold your AAT up to level 3, however, if this is not essential and training will be provided where needed.
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This is a great opportunity to join a progressive business. You will have autonomy to get the job done, with as much support as you need, when you need it.
- Generous Holiday Allowance – Start with 25 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and watch it grow to 29 days after just 2 years with us.
- Future-Proof Pension – Enjoy peace of mind with our company pension scheme, boosted by enhanced employer contributions after your first year.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our Medical Cash Plan with contributions towards dental, optical, physio, and more, plus an employee assistance programme.
- Drive the Future – Take advantage of our Electric Car Purchase Scheme via salary sacrifice.
- Exclusive Discounts – Unlock a huge range of savings on shopping, gyms, travel, and more with our Employee Discount Platform.
- Travel Perks – Benefit from a UTC Travel membership.
- Learn & Grow – Outstanding training and career progression opportunities, with access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group’s LMS.
- Own a Piece of the Mission – Join our Share Purchase Scheme and invest in our collective success.
- Work Hard, Play Hard – Enjoy regular staff socials and team events.
- Festive Bonus Time – Company-wide Christmas closure (just 4 days taken from annual leave).
- Stay Active – Save money and stay fit with our Cycle to Work Scheme.
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicate and promote vacancies, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re working to ensure equity is at the heart of everything we do, from recruitment and progression to how we support and celebrate our people every day.
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