Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger Location: Leicester - Fully Office Based Salary: £30,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent
A well established and growing business is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team in Leicester. This is a permanent, fully office-based position offering the opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong position in its sector. The role will have a heavy focus on purchase ledger and invoice processing, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable working with a high volume of transactions and can maintain accuracy while working at pace.
Experience using Xero and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
Coding and posting purchase invoices onto the accounting system
Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation
Maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
Resolving invoice and payment queries with suppliers and internal teams
Preparing supplier accounts for payment runs
Processing credit notes and ensuring they are correctly allocated
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end processes
Assisting with general accounts and finance administration as required
Building effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues across the business
