Purchase Ledger Administrator

Michael Page Business Support; Willingdon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator for a 3-month FTC in Polegate to support administrative and accounts payable tasks within a retail finance function. You will manage supplier accounts, process payments, reconcile statements, and maintain AP ticketing and queries while handling incoming calls and post and providing general admin support to the wider finance team.

The role requires accuracy, strong organisational skills, proactive problem solving, and clear communication

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving discrepancies.
• Immediately available

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable ticketing and email query systems, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of supplier and internal enquiries.
• Create, maintain, and update supplier accounts, ensuring all records and documentation are accurate and compliant.
• Process proforma payments and collate daily payment information for submission to the team.
• Reconcile supplier statements and priority supplier accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and provide professional support to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming post, ensuring correspondence is directed appropriately.
• Provide general administrative support and undertake ad hoc duties to support the wider finance function and business needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Immediate availability

Job description

This role is a 3 month FTC. It involves providing administrative and accounts payable support by managing supplier accounts, processing payments, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining the AP ticketing and query systems. The role also involves handling incoming calls and post, coordinating daily payment information and supporting a range of ad hoc administrative activities.

Client Details

An organisation within the retail industry.

Description

• Manage the Accounts Payable ticketing and email query systems, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of supplier and internal enquiries.
• Create, maintain, and update supplier accounts, ensuring all records and documentation are accurate and compliant.
• Process proforma payments and collate daily payment information for submission to the team.
• Reconcile supplier statements and priority supplier accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and provide professional support to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming post, ensuring correspondence is directed appropriately.
• Provide general administrative support and undertake ad hoc duties to support the wider finance function and business needs.

Profile

A successful Purchase Ledger Administrator should have:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving discrepancies.
• Immediately available

Job Offer

• Pay: equivalent to £27,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Temporary position based in Polegate.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.