Outsourcing Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Reading, England, United Kingdom

1/7/2025

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

RSM’s Outsourcing team provide finance function and management accounting services. Our Newcastle and Reading team work with a range of multinational clients, including technology and pharmaceutical sector, and currently have a vacancy for a high-quality accounts assistant/purchase ledger clerk to fill an Outsourcing Assistant role.

In this role you will support the Outsourcing Senior in delivering a premium client service processing. Typical tasks in role include entering purchase ledger invoices and employee expenses, managing and reconciling vendor accounts, executing purchase payments and performing bank reconciliations.

You'll make an impact by:

• Processing of accounting records including cash book, purchase ledger, sales ledger and nominal ledger.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Being organised and methodical in approach to ensure all tasks are completed according to deadlines set (managing self, goal/results focus).
• Producing accurate accounting records and other work set (attention to detail/quality, managing self).
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• A good standard of education with GSCE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Self-motivated and organised. Able to plan own time ensuring targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Experience and knowledge of purchase ledger is highly desirable.
• Some knowledge of accounting principles and systems is not essential but useful.
• Good working knowledge of Excel is essential.
  
  
  

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working.
• 25 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.
  
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.