Purchase Ledger Administrator

Brook Street; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Purchase Ledger Administrator in Barry to manage accounts payable and contribute to financial operations. This permanent full-time position offers benefits like early finishes every Friday and increasing holiday entitlements. Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills are required, with responsibilities in verifying invoices, managing payment runs, and supporting month-end activities.

Benefits

On-site parking

Early finish every Friday

Collaborative work environment

20 days holiday, rising to 25 with service

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounts payable and purchase ledger duties.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to handle deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process purchase invoices for accuracy.
• Manage weekly payment runs, including BACS and international transfers.
• Support month-end activities such as accruals and audit preparations.

Skills

Accounts payable understanding

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accounts payable? Brook Street are 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 sales ledger operations, optimising cash flow, and supporting their strategic financial objectives.

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

• Strong 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.