Accounts Administrator

Confidential; Colchester; On-site; GBP 1,929,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Temporary Procurement & Accounts Support Administrator in Colchester for approximately 1 month. This full-time role combines procurement and purchase ledger duties, requiring strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Immediate start and a competitive hourly rate are offered.

The position involves matching invoices to purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, updating supplier records, and supporting the procurement team with admin tasks in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration
• Experience matching invoices to purchase orders is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently

Responsibilities

• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders
• Investigate and resolve invoice and PO discrepancies
• Update and maintain supplier pricing information and records
• Review and resolve accrued purchases
• Manage and clear open purchase orders
• Support the procurement team with general administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data is up to date
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments as required

Skills

Procurement

Invoice matching

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

Temporary Procurement & Accounts Support Administrator

Location: Colchester
Duration: Approximately 1 Month
Hours: Full Time
Hourly Rate: Competitive

The Role

We are seeking a Temporary Procurement & Accounts Support Administrator to provide support during a busy period. This is a varied administrative position combining procurement and purchase ledger duties, requiring strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Matching supplier invoices to purchase orders
• Investigating and resolving invoice and purchase order discrepancies
• Updating and maintaining supplier pricing information and records
• Reviewing and resolving accrued purchases
• Managing and clearing open purchase orders
• Supporting the procurement team with general administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring data is up to date
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administration, accounts, procurement, or purchasing support role
• Experience matching invoices to purchase orders would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Competitive hourly rate
• A varied and hands‑on role within a busy team
• Opportunity to gain experience across both procurement and accounts functions
• Convenient Colchester location with on‑site support and training