Purchase Ledger Administrator

Genuine Parts Company; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator in Bradford to join their Finance Shared Service Centre team. The role entails posting high volumes of purchase invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates should possess strong administration and computer skills, with a proactive mindset. Training will be provided for those lacking prior experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchase ledger is desirable but not essential.
• Desire and ability to work in a paperless environment.
• Ability to take on varied tasks at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Posting high volume of purchase invoices.
• Agreement of purchase invoices to evidence of delivery.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements in electronic format.
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving queries promptly.
• Preparation and posting bi-monthly BACS payments.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Assist managing shared purchase ledger email inbox.
• Cash allocation.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Computer skills, including Excel

Confidence in dealing with suppliers

Proactive mindset

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to motor factors, garages, franchise networks and public services throughout the UK and Ireland. Our strategically designed network, supported by acquisitions, positions us as a market leader in providing automotive parts distribution services to the aftermarket.

Supported by a top-tier logistics network comprising over 300 local stores, 20 Regional Distribution Centres, our state-of-the-art 1 million square foot National Distribution Centre, and a workforce of over 6,000 colleagues, our business model prioritises maintaining an extensive and readily available product range to uphold the quality of our service offerings.

We are looking for an additional Purchase Ledger Administrator to join an existing team of 11 based at the Finance Shared Service Centre in Bradford.

The accounting system is an industry specific package called MAM. This is a windows system and is intuitive for users familiar with any other windows-based accounting package. Training will be provided as required.

Although >50% of invoices are already posted electronically we are constantly looking for additional opportunities.

This role reports to the Purchase Ledger Manager.

Responsibilities

• Posting high volume of purchase invoices
• Agreement of purchase invoices to evidence of delivery or provision of services for over 250 sites
• Reconciliation of supplier statements in electronic/excel format
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving queries promptly
• Preparation and posting bi-monthly BACS payments
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Assist managing shared purchase ledger email inbox
• Cash allocation

Qualifications

• Strong administration and computer skills, including excel
• Previous experience, desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• Desire and ability to work in a paperless environment
• Confidence in dealing with suppliers and resolving queries by phone
• A proactive mindset and positive attitude
• Ability to take on varied tasks at short notice

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.