Accounts Administrator (Purchase Ledger)

Virtual Bridges; Penarth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established client in Penarth is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team. This permanent full-time role involves managing ledger operations and optimising cash flow. Candidates should have a strong understanding of accounts payable, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include early finishes every Friday, 20 days of holiday rising to 25, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Early finish EVERY Friday

20 days holiday, rising to 25 with length of service + Bank holidays

Collaborative and friendly work environment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts payable

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Early finish EVERY Friday
• Collaborative and 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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