Purchase Ledger Administrator

3sixty Resourcing Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Peterborough is seeking a part-time Purchase Ledger Administrator. The successful candidate will have purchase ledger experience and will work closely with the Finance Manager. Responsibilities include invoice processing, supplier management, and payment processing. The role requires strong communication skills, a team player mentality, and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include competitive salary, company pension, and 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent office working environment

Company pension

24 days + 8 bank holidays

Free parking

Life Insurance x3

Health shield scheme

Eye care voucher scheme

Career development courses

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in an accountancy role.
• Comfortable with Excel and accountancy software.
• Effective communicator willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, scan, code, and enter purchase invoices into the system.
• Create and maintain supplier accounts and handle queries.
• Prepare payments (BACS, cheque) for approved invoices.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Supplier Management

Payment Processing

Effective communication

Team player

Excel proficiency

Tools

Sage

Accountancy software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Administrator

Part Time (18 hours p/wk)

Peterborough

Up to £12,000 P.A

In a nutshell

Our client is a global leader of manufacturing bespoke and intelligent solutions for their clients. Their products are sold all over the world with a huge presence in the UK. Established in the late 1800's, they are at the leading edge of creating innovative solutions for their customers all over the world.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and will have purchase ledger experience. You'll be working as part of a strong finance team, putting into practice your organisation skills, strong communication and excellent teamwork as you support the day to day functions of the AP department.

This role would suit someone who is looking for part time flexible hours throughout the week.

What’s involved for the Purchase Ledger Administrator

• Invoice Processing: Receiving, scanning, coding (including VAT), and accurately entering purchase invoices into the system.
• Supplier Management: Creating new supplier accounts, maintaining accurate vendor details, and handling all purchase-related queries and disputes.
• Payment Processing: Preparing payments (BACS, cheque) for approved invoices and managing payment runs.
• Reconciliation: Matching invoices to purchase orders (POs) and delivery notes, and reconciling supplier statements to the ledger.
• Query Resolution: Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies or payment issues.
• Expense Management: Processing staff expense claims and petty cash.
• Reporting & Support: Assisting with month/year-end reports, audits, and providing support to the finance department.

What you’ll need

• Have at least 1 years' experience operating within an accountancy role.
• Comfortable user of Excel and accountancy software.
• Effective communicator and willing to learn new skills.
• Confident manner.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Experience of using Sage is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent office working environment
• Company pension
• 24 days + 8 bank holidays + long service awards
• Free parking
• Life Insurance x3
• Health shield scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Career development courses

This is a Full time, permanent Purchase Ledger Administrator role. Our client is flexible on working days and hours with a commitment of 18 hours a week.

Should you be interested in this position then please apply within.

Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.

3Sixty Resourcing Ltd is an independent recruitment consultancy based in Peterborough supplying permanent and contract personnel across the UK.

We have a wealth of experience operating in the permanent, temporary and contract industry. We take pride in providing the best customer journey for our clients and candidates covering the following areas: Office, Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing & Construction