Purchase Ledger Assistant

South Leeds, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2025

Are you an experienced purchase ledger professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

Do you thrive on being busy, adding value, and want to be part of a growing business that values innovation?

We’re looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to take ownership of the purchase ledger function at aforward-thinking company based in the South Leeds area. This is a standalone role where you’ll have end-to-end responsibility for the function and will beat the heart of streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and supporting the 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 accessible both 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.

• A supportive, close-knit finance teamwhere collaboration and your input are highly valued
• The opportunity to shape a critical function 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 the business 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

• Full autonomy over the purchase ledger function, with the ability to create and implement processes that directly support the company’s growth and scalability
• As the business grows, you’ll have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and grow into a leadership role
• Be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and personal contribution, where your ideas and experience will have a direct impact on the business

This is a hands-on role whereyou’ll take full ownership of the purchase ledger function, including:

• Managing payment runs and ensuring payments are made on time
• Overseeing supplier onboarding and managing supplier relationships
• Developing and implementing efficient purchase ledger processes and systems
• Conducting monthly reviews of supplier accounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements and ensuring financial compliance
• Setting up and maintaining purchase order approval workflows
• Dealing with intercompany invoices
• Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and month-end activities

• 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 and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of key tasks
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers
• A forward-thinking mindset with the potential to want to develop into a team leader/ manager over time

If you’re ready to take ownership of the purchase ledger function and be part of a forward-thinking company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.