Accounts Assistant

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

You will need:

• Strong purchase ledger / accounts payable experience
• Good experience processing invoices in a busy finance environment
• Previous experience using either Xero or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - essential
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confidence reconciling supplier accounts and investigating discrepancies
• Good Excel and general IT skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
• A proactive approach to resolving queries and problems
• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues