Purchase Ledger/Accounts Assistant

Job Description:

Accounts and Admin Assistant
Location: Leicester (Office-Based)
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts and Admin Assistant to join a growing company based in Leicester. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines accounts, finance administration, and general office support. Ideal for someone confident with purchase ledger, Sage, and day-to-day finance processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to work in a close-knit, friendly team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase ledger invoices, matching POs, posting to Sage

• Reconciling credit card statements monthly

• Raising and sending purchase orders to suppliers

• Assisting with sales ledger tasks, including invoice generation and customer queries

• Posting invoices, receipts, and payments accurately and on time

• Keeping Excel spreadsheets and finance records up to date

• General administration duties – data entry, scanning, filing, and document management

• Supporting across departments when needed – a flexible, team-first attitude is essential

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in an accounts assistant or finance admin role

• Confident using Sage 50 (or similar accounting software)

• Comfortable with purchase ledger and finance processes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Proactive, flexible, and happy to get stuck in where needed

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £32,000 depending on experience

• Full-time, permanent role with job stability

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Varied day-to-day tasks – no two days are the same

• Free on-site parking

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays