Purchase Ledger Administrator

Marks Sattin; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to own the end-to-end purchase ledger within a busy, supportive team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will manage supplier invoices, reconciliations and payment runs, while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

You will gain exposure to month-end duties and broader finance and purchasing activity, contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting and process improvement in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting system.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring timely payments.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Reconciling costs against estimates and investigating variances.
• Supporting supplier contract renewals and purchasing activities.
• Assisting the wider finance team with month-end processes and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual looking to take ownership of the purchase ledger function within a busy and supportive finance environment.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial processes, whilst gaining exposure to wider finance and operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process.

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

• Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring timely payments.

• Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships.

• Reconciling costs against estimates and investigating variances.

• Supporting supplier contract renewals and purchasing activities.

• Assisting the wider finance team with month-end processes and ad hoc duties.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role would be advantageous.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system would be beneficial.

• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business offering a varied role, genuine responsibility and the chance to develop your experience within a collaborative finance team.