Purchase Ledger Administrator

Linkster Recruitment; Moira; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme

Flexitime working arrangements

Early finish on Fridays

Birthday leave

Life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for growth and progress

Job summary

Linkster Recruitment are helping a Swadlincote area employer find a meticulous Purchase Ledger Administrator to join a busy accounts team. You will process supplier invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

This office-based role offers a 37-hour week with flexible core hours and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, an annual bonus linked to company performance, and private life insurance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or accounts assistant role.
• Strong data entry skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using ERP systems or finance software.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers.
• Experience with BACS payments is an advantage.
• Experience using EFACS is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match goods received notes, purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Code supplier invoices in line with company procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Scan and maintain purchase ledger documentation.
• Prepare BACS payment runs.
• Investigate invoice and supplier account queries.
• Work with internal departments and suppliers to resolve payment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established processes.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

Data entry

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

BACS payments

EFACS

MS Office

Job description

Purchase Ledger Administrator

Our client, based in the Swadlincote area, is looking for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their busy accounts team. This role would suit a detail-oriented individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping financial records accurate and up to date.

You will process supplier invoices and payments accurately and on time, supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts payable function.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working around core hours of 9:30am–4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 9:30am–1:00pm Friday. This is an office based role.

Key responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match goods received notes, purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Code supplier invoices in line with company procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Scan and maintain purchase ledger documentation.
• Prepare BACS payment runs.
• Investigate invoice and supplier account queries.
• Work with internal departments and suppliers to resolve payment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established processes.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or accounts assistant role.
• Strong data entry skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using ERP systems or finance software.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers.
• Experience with BACS payments is an advantage.
• Experience using EFACS is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Salary and benefits

• £26,000–£27,000 per year, depending on experience, based on a 37-hour working week.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme, with potential tax-free annual bonus payments linked to company performance up to £3,600 per year.
• Flexitime working arrangements.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Birthday leave.
• Life insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free flu jabs.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunities for growth and progression within an established and expanding business.