Purchase Ledger Administrator

Finlay Jude Associates; Irchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Purchase Administrator to support their Procurement team in Irchester. The role involves managing stock records, handling invoice queries, and assisting with finance duties. Ideal candidates should possess administration experience, strong communication skills, and a good knowledge of Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible work hours, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible shift patterns

Onsite parking

Immediate start available

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Previous Administration experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to Finance / Purchase Ledger.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Booking goods and materials in and out, updating stock records using Sage.
• Tracking stock movements and producing receipts for materials.
• Assist with basic Finance / Purchase Ledger duties.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

FJA are working with a national leader in the Utilities sector who are looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Administrator to assist with various Purchasing and basic Finance duties.

The Purchase Administrator will be required to work from their Wellingborough based office, but candidates could also be considered for the Kettering office. You will be part of their busy and demanding Procurement team and provide support across all required areas.

Benefits in the role of Purchase Administrator:

• Highly competitive salary
• Flexible shift patterns, either 35 or 37.5 hours p/w
• Onsite parking
• Immediate start dates available and long-term career prospects
• Parking available

Key Duties of the Purchase Administrator:

• Booking goods and materials in and out, and updating stock records using Sage
• Tracking stock movements, locations and quantities using Excel
• Producing receipts for materials from suppliers
• Raising any order queries / discrepancies with suppliers and chasing up
• Checking and filing POD's (proof of delivery)
• Organising office stationery and placing orders for any requirements
• Assist with scanning warehouse and driver documentation
• Assist with issuing / storing PPE
• Basic Finance / Purchase Ledger duties including checking and uploading invoices, raising any invoice queries and requesting missing POD / invoices from suppliers

Required experience for the role of Purchase Administrator:

• Previous Administration experience, ideally in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Exposure to Finance / Purchase Ledger would be an advantage
• Good working knowledge of Excel - the role requires management of stock spreadsheets
• Experience of using Sage would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

If you are looking for a Purchase Administrator role and want to work for a forward-thinking company, then click on the 'apply now' button.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers