Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger Location: Leicester - Fully Office Based Salary: £30,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent A well established and growing business is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team in Leicester. This is a permanent, fully office-based position offering the opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong position in its sector. The role will have a heavy focus on purchase ledger and invoice processing, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable working with a high volume of transactions and can maintain accuracy while working at pace. Experience using Xero and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is essential. Key Responsibilities: Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Coding and posting purchase invoices onto the accounting system Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation Maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies Resolving invoice and payment queries with suppliers and internal teams Preparing supplier accounts for payment runs Processing credit notes and ensuring they are correctly allocated Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end processes Assisting with general accounts and finance administration as required Building effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues across the business You will need: Strong purchase ledger / accounts payable experience Good experience processing invoices in a busy finance environment Previous experience using either Xero or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - essential Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Confidence reconciling supplier accounts and investigating discrepancies Good Excel and general IT skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload A proactive approach to resolving queries and problems Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues