Purchase Ledger Administrator

Story Contracting Limited; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Working from home (1 day per week)

Two paid volunteering days each year

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Story Contracting is seeking a highly organised Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Finance team in the UK. The role centers on accurately processing supplier invoices and maintaining supplier accounts to ensure the accounts payable function runs smoothly.

You will use our invoice automation system, code invoices correctly, and route them for timely approvals while reconciling supplier statements and supporting month-end procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance administration.
• Proficient with accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Upload and process invoices using invoice automation system with correct coding and timely approvals.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, maintaining supplier accounts, and supporting the smooth operation of the accounts payable function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative and finance skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Upload and process supplier invoices using invoice automation system, ensuring invoices are coded correctly and routed for approval in a timely manner.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payment runs for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Respond to supplier queries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
• Support the wider finance team with administrative tasks as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance administration role.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Apply?

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary and pension
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Working from home (1 day per week) and agile working policies.
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Training and development opportunities

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

• GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
• HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
• PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
• FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
• TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
• WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.