Purchase Ledger Assistant

Frasers Group; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in England seeks an entry-level candidate for a Purchase Ledger position. The role involves processing supplier invoices and liaising with departments to resolve discrepancies. Ideal for someone motivated and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills. The job offers a variety of employee benefits, including fitness programs and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Frasers Champion recognition program

Access to fitness classes and wellness programs

Quarterly CEO sessions with leadership

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with no prior experience needed.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers.
• Commitment to high standards of customer excellence.

Responsibilities

• Process and match supplier invoices with purchase orders.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by liaising with departments.
• Support ad hoc duties within the Purchase Ledger team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivating

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately match supplier invoices related to establishment overheads with purchase orders
• Experience in manually organising invoices and payments
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in price or quantity by liaising with departments and finance teams
• Manage supplier queries promptly via email and telephone, maintaining excellent supplier relationships
• Scan, file, and organise invoices for approval, ensuring timely authorisation by relevant staff
• Maintain and update supplier account information
• Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to ensure accuracy
• Support the handling of staff expense claims across the Group as required
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including department management, finance, and procurement to resolve issues
• Maintain accurate and timely records while adhering to deadlines
• Support ad hoc duties as required within the Purchase Ledger and Finance teams
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook & Excel

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• This opportunity is perfect for candidates who are looking for an entry level position and no prior experience is needed.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of suppliers
• Capable of working on own initiative and self‑motivating with good attention to details and levels of accuracy
• Ability to align behaviour with the needs, priorities and goals of the organisation
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records while working to deadlines as appropriate
• Flexible approach to daily tasks and ad‑hoc duties
• Confident and comfortable with dealing with performance‑related issues
• Commitment, drive and tenacity to achieve high standards of customer excellence

Benefits

Frasers Champion – Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer‑nominated scheme where eight winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world’s biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” run by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planet’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues physical, financial & mental well‑being. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice – all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that it’s not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24‑hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s Next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first‑stage interview with the recruiter – this will be behaviourally focused and centred around how you align with our culture and values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the hiring manager/wider team which will be more technically focused and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.