Purchase Ledger Administrator

PHSGroup; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector seeks a full-time Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their team in Barnsley. The role involves processing invoices, ensuring timely payments, and supporting the finance department's functions. The successful candidate will bring strong experience in accounts payable, communication skills, and proficiency in Sage and Excel, all while working within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Friendly, tactful personality and like working with a team.
• Experience in accounts payable and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately.
• Prepare weekly BACS payment runs using Sage.
• Reconcile supplier statements and credit card statements.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant previous experience within an accounts department

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Administrator at Countrywide Barnsley

Base salary of £24,100- £26,000 on 37.5hrs per week

We are looking for a full-time motivated Purchase Ledger Assistant to support our busy finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the accounts payable function, ensuring that all purchase ledger invoices are processed accurately, and suppliers are paid on a timely and efficient basis.

Your role as a Purchase Ledger Administrator:

• Accurate invoice processing by matching supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Prepare and process weekly BACS payment runs using Sage
• Responding to supplier queries promptly
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Querying pricing discrepancies
• Completing supplier account application forms / opening accounts
• Reconciliation of credit card statements
• Assist with month-end close processes
• Assisting with office tasks such as filing, answering phones and processing mail

The ideal Candidate will have:

• Relevant previous experience within an accounts department

• Strong inter-personal skills both verbal & written

• Computer literate with Microsoft Excel skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Friendly and tactful personality

• Like working with people as part of a team

• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.

At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. Please let us know if we need to make any reasonable adjustments for you during the recruitment process.