Accounts Administrator (Purchase Ledger)

Brook Street; Barry; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Administrator to join a finance team in Barry. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of up to €24,500 with benefits including free parking and early finishes on Fridays. The ideal candidate should have experience in accounts payable, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Free parking

20 days holiday, rising to 25

Early finish every Friday

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounts payable and purchase ledger duties.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Sound analytical skills with the capability to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process purchase invoices for accuracy.
• Manage weekly payment runs including BACS and International Transfers.
• Prepare weekly cash flow and reconciliation reports.

Skills

Understanding of accounts payable and purchase ledger duties

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Up to €24500 per annum + Free Parking, Development

Are you looking to build your career in accounts or purchase ledger? Brook Street is working with a well established client who are looking for a dedicated Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team and play a vital role in managing ledger operations, optimising cash flow, and supporting their strategic financial objectives.

This role would suit a candidate looking to step-up in their early career with a company they can grow and develop with.

This is a permanent, full-time role, working from their offices in Barry. The working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, finishing at 1:30pm every Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and process purchase invoices, matching them to purchase orders and goods received notes to ensure accuracy
• Resolve invoice queries quickly and apply correct coding and VAT treatment
• Manage weekly payment runs, including BACS, Faster Payments, and International Transfers
• Reconcile supplier statements and aged creditor balances with accounting records regularly
• Maintain supplier data and build effective communication to maintain positive relationships
• Prepare weekly cash flow and reconciliation reports to assist financial forecasting and planning
• Review and validate credit card expenses and other outgoings, ensuring proper approvals
• Support month-end activities such as accruals, journal adjustments, and audit preparations
• Provide backup support for the sales ledger administrator during absences

Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of accounts payable and purchase ledger duties
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to handle deadlines independently while collaborating with the broader team
• Sound analytical skills with the capability to interpret financial data clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and supplier interactions
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• On-site parking
• Early finish EVERY Friday
• Collaborative an friendly work environment
• 20 days holiday, rising to 25 with length of service + Bank holidays

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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