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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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

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