Purchase Ledger Administrator

Allied Vehicles Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle manufacturing company based in Glasgow is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator for their Accounts department. The candidate will manage purchase ledger tasks, work closely with suppliers, and maintain accounting records. Candidates will benefit from competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities. Join a forward-thinking team focused on quality and innovation.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Access to group life scheme

Annual salary reviews

24/7 virtual GP services

Industry-leading perks and discounts

Free staff parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Frequent learning opportunities

After-sales discounts

Recognition and awards program

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Match invoices to purchase orders.
• Process authorized purchase ledger documents.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

I.T. literate

Organizational skills

Team player

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

At Allied Vehicles, we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.

In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs, and maintenance. We are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

We are a driven, high-performance family business that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry, and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are now recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Accounts department.

You will carry out all purchase ledger administrative tasks and general accounts administration tasks as required.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm and the salary is £27k DOE.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
• Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
• Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

The Main Duties Of The Role Are

• Match invoices to purchase orders.
• Utilise an E-scanning process to upload purchase ledger documents to our accounting system.
• Ensure the timely authorisation of purchase ledger documents.
• Process authorised purchase ledger documents.
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ad hoc, weekly, and monthly supplier payments.
• Liaise with suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries professionally and efficiently.
• Weekly and monthly purchase ledger reporting.
• Ad hoc accounts administration.
• Provide holiday cover for other members of the accounts team.

To Be Effective In This Role, You Will Have

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, disciplined environment.
• High level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• I.T. literate with a good working knowledge of basic Excel and Outlook.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks.
• Happy working as part of a team and willing to learn from others.
• Able to engage with all levels of the business.

Previous experience working as a purchase ledger would be advantageous but is not essential.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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