Purchase Ledger Administrator

Virtual Bridges; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Administrator to manage sales ledger operations and support their financial objectives in Dinas Powys. This permanent, full-time role offers benefits including early finishes on Fridays and growth in holiday days. Ideal candidates will have strong accounts payable knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

On-site parking

Early finish EVERY Friday

Collaborative and friendly work environment

20 days holiday, rising to 25 with length of service + Bank holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verify and process purchase invoices, matching them to orders to ensure accuracy.
• Manage weekly payment runs including BACS and International Transfers.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports to assist financial forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

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.

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 and friendly work environment
• 20 days holiday, rising to 25 with length of service + Bank holidays