Purchase Ledger Specialist – Accounts Payable

IPS Group Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group Limited in Leeds is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team, focusing on purchase ledger duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will process supplier invoices, reconcile statements and prepare payment runs, while supporting month-end close and VAT submissions. Strong Excel and finance system knowledge are essential, along with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification is required.
• Strong Excel and finance system knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Good communication skills and proactive approach.
• Willingness to adapt to system/process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses with correct coding.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes; resolve variances.
• Maintain purchase ledger and supplier accounts; ensure records are up to date.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and chase overdue items.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in line with terms and procedures.
• Respond to supplier enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Goods In, Production to resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end close with reconciliations and accruals.
• Assist VAT submissions and other financial reporting tasks.
• Provide cover across sales ledger and credit control as needed.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Excel

Finance systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

IPS Group Limited in Leeds is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team, focusing on purchase ledger duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will process supplier invoices, reconcile statements and prepare payment runs, while supporting month-end close and VAT submissions. Strong Excel and finance system knowledge are essential, along with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.