Purchase Ledger Administrator

Amour Recruitment; Eling; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Amour Recruitment is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Administrator for a Southampton-based client. The role covers day-to-day ledger tasks, invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliation, and monthly payment runs within a busy finance team.

You will report to the Accounts Manager, handling payment postings, remittances, and daily bank transactions while supporting credit control and general accounts duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable essential
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchase ledger
• Process purchase invoices accurately
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and process monthly supplier payment runs
• Post purchase payments and issue remittance advices
• Post daily bank transactions including receipts and payments
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Support with credit control and general accounts administration

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Prioritisation

Communication

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Amour Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Administrator on behalf of our long-standing client based in Southampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable professional looking for a varied role within a busy finance team.

Reporting to the Accounts Manager, you'll take ownership of key purchase ledger responsibilities while also supporting the wider account's function.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day purchase ledger
• Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies
• Preparing and processing monthly supplier payment runs
• Posting purchase payments and issuing remittance advices to suppliers
• Posting daily bank transactions, including receipts and payments
• Assisting with bank reconciliations
• Supporting with credit control and general accounts administration

What we're looking for

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable or a similar accounts administration role is essential
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Good numerical and organisational skills
• Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

Salary: £28,000-£35,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm