Purchase Ledger Administrator

Valeo Foods; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company located in Blackpool is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for managing supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments, and supporting the Central Finance Team. Ideal candidates will have at least a year’s experience in a Purchase Ledger role, strong organisational skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers a salary of £24,500 per annum, excellent career opportunities, and additional benefits such as a matched pension scheme up to 10%.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Death in service benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a Purchase Ledger role.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Flexibility and openness to adapt processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the authorisation process for purchase ledger invoices.
• File all correspondence and records in an organised manner.
• Resolve account queries with suppliers and cost centre owners.
• Ensure timely payments in line with forecasts.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Assist during annual audit periods.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise workload

Job description

Purchase Ledger Administrator

Location: Blackpool (Hybrid – 3 days on site, 2 days WFH)

Salary: £24500 pa

Valeo foods in Blackpool have a new role for 2026. We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to work hybrid with 3 days per week on site, with 2 days working from home.

The Purchase Ledger Administrator will play a key role in supporting the Central Finance Team by ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with both internal departments and external suppliers.

Key Accountabilities

• Invoice Processing – Manage the authorisation process for purchase ledger invoices and ensure invoices are processed promptly and accurately.
• Documentation & Filing – File all correspondence and records in a timely and organised manner.
• Supplier & Cost Centre Queries – Resolve purchase ledger account queries with suppliers and cost centre owners, maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Payments & Forecasts – Ensure payments are made by expected dates in line with weekly payment forecasts.
• Supplier Account Management – Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details.
• Reconciliation – Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Audit Support – Provide assistance during annual audit periods, including invoices, supplier statements, and authorisation processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Positive and proactive work attitude.
• Flexibility and openness to adapt processes as the business grows and evolves.

Additional Information

• Salary of £24500
• Monday to Friday 9-5
• Excellent Career Opportunities with matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service, Cycle to work scheme, Retailer discount platform, Staff discount and plenty more!