South Leeds, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2025
Are you an experienced purchase ledgerprofessional looking for a role where you can make a real impact?
Do you thrive on being busy, addingvalue, and want to be part of a growing business that values innovation?
We’re looking for a PurchaseLedger Assistant to take ownership of the purchase ledger function at aforward-thinking company based in the South Leeds area. This is a standalonerole where you’ll have end-to-end responsibility for the function and will beat the heart of streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and supportingthe business’s growth. You’ll have the opportunity to shape key processes andbuild a strong foundation for the future of the finance function.
The role is extremely accessibleboth by car and public transport with free parking and is easy to reach for allareas of Leeds, Wakefield and is around 25 minutes away from Bradford also.
What’s on Offer:
* A supportive, close-knit finance teamwhere collaboration and your input are highly valued
* The opportunity to shape a criticalfunction in a growing business and take ownership of key processes in a varied, end-to-end role
* Career progression with the chance to recruit and manage a Purchase Ledger Assistant/ team over time as thebusiness grows
* A varied and challenging role that offers the chance to add ideas and shape and support the finance function
* Birthday off as an extra days holiday
What Makes This Role Exciting:
* Full autonomy over the purchase ledgerfunction, with the ability to create and implement processes that directlysupport the company’s growth and scalability
* As the business grows, you’ll have theopportunity to take on more responsibility and grow into a leadership role
* Be part of a company that valuesinnovation, teamwork, and personal contribution, where your ideas andexperience will have a direct impact on the business
Key Responsibilities:
This is a hands-on role whereyou’ll take full ownership of the purchase ledger function, including:
* Managing payment runs and ensuringpayments are made on time
* Overseeing supplier onboarding andmanaging supplier relationships
* Developing and implementing efficientpurchase ledger processes and systems
* Conducting monthly reviews of supplieraccounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting
* Reviewing and reconciling supplierstatements and ensuring financial compliance
* Setting up and maintaining purchase orderapproval workflows
* Dealing with intercompany invoices
* Supporting the wider finance team withreporting and month-end activities
What We’re Looking For:
* Previous experience in purchase ledger,ideally in a standalone or multi-entity business
* A proactive attitude with a desire to improve and add value to processes
* Strong attention to detail andproblem-solving skills
* Ability to work autonomously and takeownership of key tasks
* Strong communication skills to liaisewith internal teams and external suppliers
* A forward-thinking mindset with thepotential to want to develop into a team leader/ manager over time
If you’re ready to takeownership of the purchase ledger function and be part of a forward-thinkingcompany, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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