Ledger Administrator

The Royal Household; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Non-contributory pension plan

Complimentary lunch on-site

Employee discounts

Job summary

A prestigious organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Ledger Administrator to provide financial support for the Privy Purse. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and liaising across various teams. Candidates should have a strong interest in accounting, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a generous benefits package, including up to 30 days of annual leave and a non-contributory pension plan, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in accounting and experience with accounts software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices with appropriate approvals and within timelines.
• Reconcile statements and verify supplier details.
• Liaise with managers to handle inquiries and support various staff.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounts software

Job description

It’s checking the figures, surrounded by a priceless past.

It’s feeling inspired to deliver to the very highest standards, and it’s joining the professional business behind the monarchy. This is what makes working for the Royal Household exceptional.

As a Ledger Administrator, you’ll join a small team of professionals who provide comprehensive financial support for the Privy Purse.

Key responsibilities

• You’ll process invoices and be responsible various reconciliations. You’ll make sure every purchase is processed correctly, with appropriate approvals and within the agreed timescales.
• From day one you’ll have responsibility for your own workload, be it coding invoices, reconciling statements or checking supplier details. Working as part of a team to meet deadlines will be critical to your success.
• Liaising with managers and internal customers will also be a big part of your role. Handling varied purchase enquiries, the sheer variety of people you’ll support will surprise you.
• Working as part of a team to deliver consistently high quality and being ready to learn will be what drives you.
• With a working knowledge, or strong interest, in accounting, you’ll ideally have experience using a standard accounts software package.
• Personable and confident, you’ll bring clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels.
• Accurate and well organised, you’ll approach tasks with a logical and methodical mindset with the ability work to tight deadlines.
• A natural problem solver, you’ll work to identify issues and help resolve them efficiently.
• A genuine team player, with a supportive and adaptable approach to your work.
• Equipped with strong IT skills, you’ll be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

• Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.
• Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
• We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.