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Join the UK's Leading Escorted Tour Operator
At Leger Shearings Group, we're passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences. As the UK's largest escorted coach tour operator, we bring together six trusted travel brands offering UK and European holidays, rail journeys, river cruises, specialist Battlefield Tours and educational travel experiences.
With over 40 years of expertise, our flagship brand Leger Holidays delivers expertly planned tours to some of the world's most exciting destinations, while Shearings continues to inspire travellers with a wide range of affordable and memorable breaks across the UK and beyond.
As we continue to grow and invest in our future, we're looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Finance team.
Why Join Leger Shearings Group?
We believe our people are key to our success, so we offer a competitive package designed to reward and support you both inside and outside of work:
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£28,000 salary (FTE) - because pay transparency matters
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22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each full calendar year worked, up to 25 days (FTE)
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Your birthday off - because no one should have to work on their special day
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Christmas Eve off as an additional paid holiday
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Option to purchase up to five additional days' annual leave
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Up to five extra days' leave to attend one of our tours, plus a £1,580 contribution towards a Group Coach Tour or River Cruise every year
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Free travel insurance when travelling on any Group holiday
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Friends and family discounts across our travel brands
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Regular opportunities to connect and celebrate with colleagues through team socials and company events
About the Role
You'll join a Purchase Ledger team of three, forming part of a wider Finance team of ten. This is a varied and important role that helps ensure our suppliers are paid accurately and on time, supporting the smooth running of a growing business.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the details right first time. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships across the business while helping maintain efficient financial processes.
This is a full-time predominantly office-based position, although we are happy to consider applications from experienced candidates seeking 30+ hours per week. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.
What You'll Be Doing
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Processing, matching and coding supplier invoices accurately
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Carrying out thorough checks to ensure data accuracy and compliance
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Maintaining supplier records, including setting up new suppliers and updating existing details
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Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
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Verifying supplier bank details and processing amendments promptly
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Preparing and processing payments in line with agreed terms and company procedures
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Processing employee expenses and company credit card statements
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Responding to supplier and internal finance queries via phone and email
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Supporting the Finance team and wider business as required
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, dependable and enjoys working as part of a team. You'll ideally have:
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Previous Purchase Ledger experience, including processing high volumes of invoices
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Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
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Strong IT skills, including confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues
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A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support the wider team when needed
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Experience of Microsoft Dynamics NAV would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a varied finance role within a successful, growing travel business where your contribution is valued and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the team helping create unforgettable journeys for thousands of customers every year
We endeavour to respond to all candidates but due to the volumes of applications often received, this may not always be possible. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
No agency referrals please.
