Accounts Assistant – Purchase Ledger in Food Manufacturing

Castle Employment Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Employment Solutions is recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established food manufacturing business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an AAT-qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a busy, hands-on environment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will handle purchase ledger activities while supporting month-end processes and collaborating with teams across the business.

Qualifications

• You should have an AAT qualification or an equivalent recognised accounting qualification.
• You will have prior experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk or similar finance role.
• You should be proficient in Excel and comfortable with financial systems.
• You have excellent attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• You possess good communication skills and can build relationships across departments.
• You take a proactive approach and can prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and code purchase invoices, credit notes and expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes, investigating discrepancies.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs and supplier queries.
• Monitor aged creditors and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT reporting, audit requirements and financial documentation.
• Work with Procurement, Warehouse and Production teams to resolve invoice and stock queries.
• Provide additional support across sales ledger, credit control and wider finance function when required.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Castle Employment Solutions is recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established food manufacturing business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an AAT-qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a busy, hands-on environment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will handle purchase ledger activities while supporting month-end processes and collaborating with teams across the business.