Accounts Administrator (Purchase Ledger)

Brook Street; Swanbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused staffing agency seeks a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team in Swanbridge. You'll handle purchase invoices, support monthly financial activities, and ensure accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates are early in their careers and possess strong organisational and communication skills. This permanent, full-time role offers an early finish every Friday along with on-site parking and holiday benefits.

Benefits

On-site parking

Early finish every Friday

Collaborative and friendly work environment

20 days holiday plus Bank holidays, rising to 25 with service

Qualifications

• Early career candidates looking to step-up are encouraged to apply.
• Role requires excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process purchase invoices with accuracy.
• Manage weekly payment runs including various payment types.
• Prepare cash flow and reconciliation reports for financial forecasting.
• Support month-end activities and help during absences.

Skills

Understanding of accounts payable and purchase ledger duties

Exceptional attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Sound analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and 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

• 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