We’re looking for someone to take a lead role within the purchase ledger function, supporting the team and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations. They’ll bring a hands-on approach, a positive attitude, they will be someone who values teamwork, takes pride in getting things done, and enjoys being a key part of day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities of our Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant:
- Reconciling supplier statements GBP & Foreign currency
- Liaising with internal departments to resolve queries
- Processing BACS payments
- Currency forecast for foreign payments
- Processing Fortnightly FX payment runs
- Processing daily payments
- Distribute supplier invoices received for approval
- Processing nominal invoices
- Liaise with credit control & suppliers to agree contra’s
- Bank reconciliations
- At all times remain professional and confidential
- General daily purchase ledger tasks
What we are looking for in our Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant:
- Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team.
- Previous accounts experience is essential
- AAT qualification is a bonus but not essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and internal systems.
- Friendly, positive, and professional attitude
- Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Proactive and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance role within a logistics or transport environment is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be a member of a small team and report directly to the Finance Manager. This role is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary from £30k subject to experience.
Why join us?
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including:
- Performance bonuses
- 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day!
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Healthcare Plan
- Life assurance cover
- Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service
- Occupational Sick pay
To discuss this role further please contact Dayna Groat dayna.groat@lv-logistics.com
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant, then please apply today – we’d love to hear from you!