Job Description
Macildowie are working exclusively with our client in Leicester (Meridian Business Park) to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant.
Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant | £25,000 - £30,000 DOE | Office‑based, 40 hrs per week
Location: LE19, Meridian Business Park, Leicester
Employment type: Permanent, full time
Working hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm (30 min lunch)
Why this role stands out
Are you a Purchase Ledger specialist looking for an opportunity to take full ownership of supplier accounts across multiple business units? In this role, you will be a keystone in a growing, acquisitions-driven business in the fire & water sector. You'll join an open-plan, collaborative finance team, where your day-to-day contributions and ideas will directly impact process improvements as the company scales.
Because this assignment is exclusive, you'll benefit from dedicated support from Macildowie, including full insight into the business culture, honest and timely feedback from interviews and tailored interview advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices daily and escalate or resolve queries with internal stakeholders
- Maintain and manage the purchase ledger inbox; respond promptly to supplier communications
- Reconcile supplier statements across multiple entities
- Handle supplier telephone calls confidently and professionally
- Partner with the Finance Manager and broader finance team to refine purchase ledger procedures
- Contribute to process improvements and scaling initiatives as the business grows
What we need from you
- Minimum 3+ years' proven purchase ledger / accounts assistant experience
- A confident, proactive approach; able to work independently and make decisions
- Comfortable working across multiple entities simultaneously
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and time management
What's in it for you
- Be part of a growing, acquisition‑driven business in a specialist sector
- Real opportunities to shape and evolve processes
- A friendly, supportive team culture with high standards
- Modern open‑plan offices in Meridian Business Park, Leicester
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