Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger - Leicester

DAF Trucks UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger to join their dynamic Finance team in Leicester. This role offers a starting salary of £25,000 with excellent training and development opportunities. You will be responsible for managing creditors, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate account records. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong IT skills, and a flexible approach to work. Join a family-run business that values its employees and offers a supportive environment for career progression.

Benefits

22 days holiday (plus statutory)

Employee Of The Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Career Progression Opportunities

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts or Finance roles is essential.
• Strong IT and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payment of debts to aid cash flows.
• Produce monthly BACS runs and handle disputed accounts.
• Maintain accurate supplier details and account records.

Skills

Accounts Assistant experience

Purchase Ledger experience

Double Entry Accounting

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible approach to work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger - Leicester

Ford and Slater are one of 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 of 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 in a 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:

• Protect the overall quality of creditors.
• Ensure that all due debts are paid in a timely manner which aids the company’s operations and cash flows.
• Take responsibility for 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

Address: Hazel Drive,
Braunstone Town,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE3 2JG

Salary: From £25 per annum

Closes: 20/06/2025

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