Accounts Administrator

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Colchester is seeking a Temporary Procurement & Accounts Support Administrator to join a busy team for approximately 1 month. The role combines procurement and purchase ledger duties in a varied administrative capacity.

You will need strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and be confident using Microsoft Office and business systems. Immediate start available for a hands-on, practical professional.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, accounts, procurement, or purchasing support.
• Experience matching invoices to purchase orders is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and business systems.

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

Administration support

Procurement

Accounts

Documentation

Communication skills

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