Job Description
3 Point Recruitment are hiring a Buying Assistant for a client based in Central Leicester!
The Buying / Purchasing Assistant supports the efficient management of accounts payable and payment activities across the business. The role ensures that all payments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. You will work within a well established finance team & report into the Finance Director.
Requirements
1. Process all payments, including suppliers, contractors, employee expenses and intercompany transactions - using MS Dynamics Business Central and the companies banking systems
2. Handle foreign currency payments and support daily treasury activities, such as ledger drawdowns and money market deposits
3. Make sure all payments follow company policies, approval processes and compliance requirements
4. Check and approve new supplier details and any changes to bank information
5. Keep accounts payable records accurate, including reconciliations and checks for duplicate payments
6. Work with Sales and Merchandising teams to confirm invoices are approved and ready for payment
7. Help monitor cash flow and plan payment schedules so funds are available when needed
8. Investigate and resolve payment issues, questions, and discrepancies from internal and external contacts
9. Prepare simple reports on payment activity and outstanding balances for management
Suitable Candidates Will Have / Be
10. Experienced with Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable / Buying
11. Available at short notice although our client is happy to wait a months' notice period for a suitable candidate
12. Have experience working with multiple currencies - desirable, not essential
13. Able to work within a fast paced, busy environment
14. Be a strong communicator with colleagues across all levels of the business
Benefits
15. A salary of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
16. A supportive employer who is very ambitious which will bring wider opportunities in the future
17. An employer who embraces CPD
Requirements
Proactively review and manage customer accounts, identifying overdue balances and taking timely appropriate action to secure payment Accurately process customer payments and account adjustments, ensuring all activity is logged and records are kept fully up to date Work closely with the Accounts Payable and wider finance teams to investigate and resolve account queries or discrepancies Produce clear and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on debtor positions, cash collection and aged debt Forecast expected cash receipts and provide meaningful insights to support financial planning and decision making Maintain detailed records of all customer communications, including payment plans and agreed terms Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers while firmly enforcing credit control procedures Work closely with the Credit Control Manager at month / year end Suitable Candidates Will Have / Be An experienced Credit Controller with 3-4 years experience Proactive & able to manage their own workload, using initiative Have strong communication skills with staff across all levels within the business Strong team player who contributes positively to the wider finance function