Purchasing, Stock & Purchase Ledger Assistant

KE Plumbing Supplies LTD; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KE Plumbing Supplies LTD is seeking a reliable Purchasing, Stock & Purchase Ledger Assistant to support purchasing, stock control and finance functions. This hands-on role covers purchasing, warehouse and accounts, ideal for someone who is organised, detail-focused and aims to keep processes running smoothly.

You’ll raise and manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, work with the warehouse on stock levels, monitor movements, process supplier invoices and assist with reporting in Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, stock control, or accounts is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Comfortable dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
• Practical mindset—enjoy improving how things work.

Responsibilities

• Raising and managing purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers on orders, pricing, and deliveries.
• Working with the warehouse on stock levels.
• Monitoring stock movements and assisting with stock checks.
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies.
• Processing supplier invoices and reconciling statements.
• Supporting supplier queries and general finance admin.
• Data & Systems (Excel Focus).
• Organising and presenting purchasing and stock data in Excel.
• Producing simple reports on stock and supplier activity.
• Helping improve processes to reduce manual work and errors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Supplier liaison

Tools

Excel

Job description

Purchasing, Stock & Purchase Ledger Assistant

We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused individual to support our purchasing, stock control, and finance functions.

This is a hands-on role working across purchasing, warehouse, and accounts — ideal for someone who enjoys keeping things organised, accurate, and running efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Raising and managing purchase orders


• Liaising with suppliers on orders, pricing, and deliveries


• Working with the warehouse on stock levels


• Monitoring stock movements and assisting with stock checks when required


• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies


• Processing supplier invoices and reconciling statements


• Supporting supplier queries and general finance admin


• Data & Systems (Excel Focus)


• Organising and presenting purchasing and stock data in Excel


• Producing simple reports on stock and supplier activity


• Helping improve processes to reduce manual work and errors

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in purchasing, stock control, or accounts is an advantage


• Strong attention to detail and organisation


• Comfortable dealing with suppliers and internal teams


• Practical mindset — someone who likes improving how things work

Why This Role

• Varied role across purchasing, stock, and finance


• Opportunity to improve systems and processes


• Good exposure to Excel and reporting tools


• Supportive, hands-on working environment


• 30k – 34k salary depending on experience