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Accounts Administrator (Purchase Ledger)

Brook Street

United Kingdom

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GBP 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Administrator to join a finance team in Barry. This full-time role involves managing ledger operations, optimising cash flow, and supporting strategic financial objectives. Candidates should have an understanding of accounts payable, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers 20 days of holiday, rising with service, and an early finish every Friday.

Benefits

On-site parking
Early finish every Friday
Collaborative work environment
20 days holiday, rising to 25 with service + Bank holidays

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Verify and process purchase invoices matching them to orders.
  • Resolve invoice queries quickly and apply correct VAT treatment.
  • Manage weekly payment runs, including BACS and International Transfers.
  • Reconcile supplier statements with accounting records regularly.
  • Maintain supplier data and positive communication.
  • Prepare weekly cash flow and reconciliation reports.
  • Review and validate credit card expenses ensuring approvals.
  • Support month-end activities including accruals and audits.
  • Provide support for the sales ledger administrator during absences.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Proficiency in 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.

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