Group Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) Headquarters Finance

Finance

Full time

Permanent

Job Title:Group Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Salary: c.£25,134 (dependent on skills and experience)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) isthe biggest farming organisation in the UK.We'reproud to make a difference for all our members, byshaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range ofmajor issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions across the NFU and other entities. Your primary focus will be on managing the purchase ledger, validating invoices and credit notes, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and service providers. By ensuring timely payments and accurate reconciliations, you will help uphold the integrity of our financial systems and support the wider finance team in delivering a high-quality service.

Your attention to detail and proactive approach will contribute directly to the efficiency and reliability of our financial operations.

You’ll bring a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach to financial processes, and a commitment to accuracy. With experience in purchase ledger activities, you’ll be confident in processing transactions, reconciling supplier statements, and resolving queries efficiently. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and manage competing priorities will be key to your success.

A proactive mindset, strong organisational skills, and a willingness to support wider finance tasks will make you a valuable asset to the team.

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 at25days a year+ Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service), plus 1annual Christmas company day
• Optionto buy and sellup 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, seasonticketsand driving lessons
• Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life’s challenges
• Discounts ona range ofnewvehicles, holiday rentals,wellbeingand lifestyle and many more
• Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

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 Finance Department plays a critical role in supporting the NFU’s financial health and operational efficiency. It is responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing insightful reporting to aid strategic decision-making. The team works collaboratively across departments to ensure timely processing of payments, effective budget management, and robust financial controls. By delivering reliable financial services and guidance, the department helps drive accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability across the organisation.

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.

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03-09-2026

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