Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger - Leicester

Ford & Slater; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accounts Assistant in Leicester, where you will play a vital role in managing purchase ledgers and ensuring timely payments. With a starting salary of £25,000 and opportunities for training and development, this position offers a pathway to career progression within a family-run business. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits including a pension scheme, employee assistance programs, and generous holiday allowances. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

22 days holiday (plus statutory)

Employee Of The Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Career Progression Opportunities

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant or similar Finance role is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payment of debts to maintain cash flow.
• Handle disputed accounts and negotiate overdue payments.
• Post purchase invoices and assist with bank reconciliations.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Double Entry Accounting

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Accounts Assistant role

Finance experience in Automotive sector

Job description

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Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger - Leicester

Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for an Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger in our fantastic Finance team at our Leicester Head Office.

As an Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger, we can offer you:

• Starting salary of £25,000 (based on your Accounts Assistant – Purchase Ledger experience)
• Excellent DAF Accounts Assistant Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as an Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger:

• You will have experience working as an Accounts Assistant or similar Accounts / Finance role (such as sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control)
• Previous experience of Purchase Ledger and Double Entry Accounting is essential.
• A team player with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Excellent IT and communication skills (such as Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills).
• Finance experience within the Automotive sector would be beneficial but not essential.
• Have a flexible approach to work commitments and the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).

The Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Protect the overall quality of creditors. Ensure that all due debts are paid in a timely manner which aids company’s operations and cash flows. Take responsibility of creditors for nominated depots. Produce monthly BACS runs via reconciling supplier statements to company accounts. Handle disputed accounts and negotiate overdue accounts to bring payment in line with supplier terms and conditions. Set up and maintain accurate and up to date supplier details and account records. Ensure regular customer contact by phone and e-mail. Post purchase invoices into the accounts system using a bespoke standalone computerised workflow. Assist with the daily bank sheets to identify late entries. Assist with bank reconciliations.

Working Monday to Friday: 8:45am – 4:30pm. 8:45am – 5pm on a rota basis 1 week in 6.

Apply today to start your Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.

Apply Type Permanent Dealer Ford & Slater Leicester Address Hazel Drive,
Braunstone Town,
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