Purchasing assistant Work, Jobs in Leicester, Eng (with Salaries)

Purchase Ledger Assistant
Code Students —Leicester
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Cash handling
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Apprentice Purchasing and Stock Control Assistant
Cabel Uk Limited —Oakham
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Assistant Buyer – Chilled Foods
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Plumbing Procurement / Purchasing Assistant
New Build Plumbing & Heating Coalville LTD —Coalville
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- QuickBooks
- Computer skills
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Procurement Assistant Apprentice - 2 Posts
Derby City Council —Derby
- £17,710.89 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Goldsmiths Assistant Buyer
The Watches of Switzerland Group —Leicester
- Presentation skills
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Assistant Buyer - Party Food (Chilled)
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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Jewellery Assistant Buyer
The Watches of Switzerland Group —Leicester
- Presentation skills
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme

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Purchase Ledger Assistant

Code Students -
Leicester

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £30,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Gym membership

Qualifications

General ledger reconciliation
Accounts payable
Stakeholder liaison
Financial reconciliation support
Filing
Month-end financial reconciliation
Organisational skills
Sage 50 Accounting
Accounts payable reconciliations
Payment run preparation
Cash handling
Communication skills
Supplier invoice processing
Time management
Account reconciliation

Full job description

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next opportunity? We're on the hunt for a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our busy finance team.

This role is ideal for someone with a proven background in high-volume invoice processing and a strong understanding of utility billing. The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a demanding workload while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love a well-reconciled ledger, and take pride in getting the details right first time, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
Matching, batching and coding invoices across a multi-site, multi-company environment
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice discrepancies promptly
Managing utility invoices, ensuring accurate allocation, validation and timely payment
Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve account queries
Preparing payment runs and ensuring supplier payments are processed within agreed terms
Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and supporting documentation
Processing CIS-applicable invoices correctly
Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring compliance with company policies
Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations
Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting duties

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
A track record of working in a high-volume processing environment
Experience processing and reconciling utility bills (electricity, gas, water and other utilities)
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and good Excel skills
Experience in property, student accommodation, facilities management, utilities, or a similar multi-site environment

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

Proactive and self-motivated
Reliable, with a strong work ethic
Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
Calm under pressure and confident meeting strict deadlines

What's In It for You

33 days holiday — 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Enhanced Health & Wellbeing EAP
40-hour week with all overtime paid
Free parking
Free on-site gym
Join a financially stable, growing business with big ambitions
Complimentary refreshments
Free nights out — Christmas parties and company events throughout the year
Excellent induction and training programme, with regular one-to-ones
Ongoing coaching and development — we promote from within and genuinely invest in our people
Supportive culture with long-term career prospects

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm

How to Apply

Apply via Indeed with your CV and a short cover letter telling us what draws you to this role — please quote reference PLA/LE/0826.

Our Hiring Process

We keep it thorough so you get a real feel for the role before committing:

Application review — CV, cover letter, and a short skills assessment
Phone interview
Face-to-face interview

We reply to every applicant and are happy to help at any stage — don't hesitate to reach out with questions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Free parking
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym

Ability to commute/relocate:

Leicester LE3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Tell us about your experience with Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable?
What attracted you to this role, and why are you interested in joining us?

Experience:

General ledger reconciliation: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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