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Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant

United Kingdom, Felixstowe Employment contract 30000.00 - 33000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 25, 2026
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LV Logistics have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant to join the team in our Felixstowe office. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary. We are a privately owned, global logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers. As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone to take a lead role within the purchase ledger function, supporting the team and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations. They’ll bring a hands-on approach, a positive attitude, they will be someone who values teamwork, takes pride in getting things done, and enjoys being a key part of day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will be a member of a small team and report directly to the Finance Manager. This role is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary from £30k subject to experience.

Job Responsibility

  • Reconciling supplier statements GBP & Foreign currency
  • Liaising with internal departments to resolve queries
  • Processing BACS payments
  • Currency forecast for foreign payments
  • Processing Fortnightly FX payment runs
  • Processing daily payments
  • Distribute supplier invoices received for approval
  • Processing nominal invoices
  • Liaise with credit control & suppliers to agree contra’s
  • Bank reconciliations
  • General daily purchase ledger tasks
  • At all times remain professional and confidential

Requirements

  • Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team
  • Previous accounts experience is essential
  • AAT qualification is a bonus but not essential
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook and internal systems
  • Friendly, positive, and professional attitude
  • Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Proactive and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous experience in an accounts or finance role within a logistics or transport environment is highly desirable

Nice to have

  • AAT qualification
  • Previous experience in an accounts or finance role within a logistics or transport environment

What we offer

  • Performance bonuses
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day
  • Bike2Work Scheme
  • Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Healthcare Plan
  • Life assurance cover
  • Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service
  • Occupational Sick pay

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