Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Salary: c. £25,888 (Dependant 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.

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:

You'll play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of the finance function across the NFU and associated companies. You'll manage purchase ledger activities, process invoices and payments accurately, maintain supplier records, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with VAT requirements. Working closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders, you'll help deliver an efficient, accurate and responsive finance service that supports the organisation's day-to-day operations.

What you’ll bring:

You'll have experience working within a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment and be working towards an accountancy qualification such as AAT, or have equivalent practical experience. Strong knowledge of VAT processes, excellent attention to detail, and confidence using accounting systems and Microsoft Office are essential. We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. You'll be a strong communicator, enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, and approach challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindset.

Why choose us?

Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year + 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 to help with everyday costs; dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Performance-related pay
• Competitive Pension and Life assurance (4 x Salary)
• Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
• Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life’s challenges
• Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
• Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

Who we are

Every day, we're the voice of around 43,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.

The NFU Finance department is the custodian of the NFU’s finances, responsible for accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of appropriate financial records and reporting of monthly and annual accounts for statutory audit purposes.

The department manages a range of routine operations including, but not limited to, processing the weekly BACS payment run, reporting weekly cash flow and bank balances, processing payroll, staff and member expenses, raising of sales invoices and managing our advertising income.

The department is responsible for ensuring that the NFU’s finance policies and procedures are kept up to date with changes in legislation and remain fit for purpose by working collaboratively with other departments to understand the changing needs of the NFU.

Join us

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We’ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.