Accounts Administrator (Purchase Ledger)

Brook Street; Sully; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team in Wales. You will manage ledger operations and support financial objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounts payable and excellent organizational skills. This permanent, full-time role offers an early finish every Friday and 20 days of holiday, increasing with service.

Benefits

On-site parking

Early finish every Friday

20 days holiday, rising to 25 with service

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase ledger duties.
• Ability to handle deadlines independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts payable understanding

Exceptional attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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

• 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 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.