Overview
Join to apply for the Group Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) role at Shanghai Hippo Animation Design Company.
Salary: c. £25,000 (Dependent on Skills and Experience)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We\'re proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.
Responsibilities
* Manage the purchase ledger, validate invoices and credit notes, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
* Ensure timely payments and accurate reconciliations to uphold the integrity of financial systems.
* Support the wider finance team in delivering a high-quality service with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
What You\'ll Bring
* Attention to detail with a methodical approach to financial processes and accuracy.
* Experience in purchase ledger activities, processing transactions, reconciling supplier statements, and resolving queries efficiently.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and manage competing priorities.
* Proactive mindset, strong organisational skills, and willingness to support broader finance tasks.
Why choose us? Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service) plus 1 annual Christmas company day
* Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
* Company-funded Health Cashplan
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
* Performance-related pay
* Competitive Pension and Life Assurance
* Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
* Employee Assistance programme to help you deal with life\'s challenges
* Discounts on a range of vehicles, holidays, wellbeing and lifestyle products
* On-site office facilities including an on-site restaurant and free parking
Who We Are
We are the voice of around 44,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, ensuring their concerns are heard at the heart of government and online. We work with NFU colleagues, government ministers, and a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.
Finance
The Finance Department manages financial transactions, maintains accurate records, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides insightful reporting to aid decision-making. It supports timely processing of payments, budget management, and robust financial controls to drive accountability and sustainability.
Join us
We are committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce. We offer extensive learning and development opportunities and promote agile and flexible work options where possible. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
You may also have experience in the following: Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Payable Assistant, Assistant Accountant, AAT, Purchase Ledger Clerk, etc.
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Note: Location mentions include Stourbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands region references and related postings; these are provided for context and candidate outreach.
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