Purchase Ledger Administrator

James Hall; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned supplier company in Preston is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator to ensure that purchase ledger suppliers are paid accurately. Responsibilities include matching invoices, resolving discrepancies, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates should demonstrate strong numeracy and communication skills. Full training will be provided. Benefits include a loyalty award, on-site doctor access, and 22 days holidays plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Loyalty award

Company doctor access

Free on-site parking

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Fully funded training

Grocery Aid

Staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Christmas Hamper

Qualifications

• Some purchase ledger experience is desirable, but full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies before payments.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding disputed claims.
• Posting and allocating payments.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Good communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Effective teamwork

Job description

Role overview

Purchase Ledger Administrator

Based at our contemporary head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. has been established for over 150 years, proudly serving communities across the north of England as a supplier and distributor to over 400 SPAR stores.

We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4,000 colleagues who embody our core values of passion, enterprise, and family every day.

About the Role

The role involves ensuring that specific purchase ledger suppliers within the wholesale division are paid accurately and on time, in accordance with agreed payment terms.

Responsibilities include:

1. Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes via the Imscan system and manually.
2. Identifying and resolving discrepancies before payments are made.
3. Liaising with suppliers regarding disputed claims and coordinating with other departments.
4. Posting and allocating payments.

About You

Some purchase ledger experience is desirable, but full training and support will be provided. We look for candidates who demonstrate:

• Excellent numeracy skills
• Good communication skills, including over the telephone
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Strong organisational skills to meet deadlines
• Effective teamwork and willingness to provide cover when needed

Why us?

James Hall & Co. Ltd. has a simple vision: to remain in business for another 50 years and beyond. We are a family company that believes in taking care of our people so they can take care of us.

Benefits include:

• Loyalty award: From day one, earn £0.25 per hour, paid as a lump sum after your 12-month anniversary.
• Company doctor: Access to our company doctor for health and wellbeing support.
• Free on-site parking: Over 1000 secure parking spaces.
• Holidays: 22 days plus bank holidays, increasing with continuous service.
• Learning & development: Fully funded training and industry-recognised qualifications.
• Grocery Aid: Confidential support via the Grocery Aid helpline and services.
• Additional perks: Staff discount, cycle to work scheme, and a Christmas Hamper.