Purchase Ledger Administrator ( 12 Month Contract - Up to 25 hours per week)

Planteria Group; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Planteria Group, a leading interior landscaping company, is seeking a part-time Purchase Ledger Administrator for their finance team. The role involves managing supplier invoices, scheduling payments, and handling employee expenses. With opportunities for hybrid work and salary benefits, this is an engaging position for someone detail-oriented and adaptable to a fast-paced environment. Join a collaborative team that values inclusivity and offers career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly company bonus

BUPA Cash plan

Pension

25 days holiday (Pro-rated)

Lunch onsite

Parking

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and expense administration.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and manage supplier payments.
• Oversee employee expense management using inhouse portal.
• Streamline accounts payable processes with the finance manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

Proven experience in finance role

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting systems

Job description

Who we are:

Founded in 1977, Planteria has evolved from a small start-up into the UK largest interior landscaping company it is today, with an impressive annual turnover of £20 million. With a focus on strategic partnerships, continuous innovation and client satisfaction, the company has accelerated its growth in the past 3 years and achieved a 33% year-on-year growth over this period and now employs over 150 staff.

Today, as well as providing stunning planting solutions, we also run a premium corporate floristry service and create impressive project work, from roof gardens to living walls.

The opportunity:

We are seeking to recruit a pro-active Purchase Ledger Administrator who is detail-oriented, organised and adaptable to join our small finance team.

Key deliverables:

• Reviewing supplier invoices and forwarding for approval, on average 500 per month
• Scheduling supplier payments on a weekly basis
• Managing employee expenses - using an inhouse portal and ensuring the correct process is followed and escalating where necessary
• Ad hoc accounts processes
• Working with the finance manager to streamline AP processes
  
  
  

Location & Hours:

The role is offered on an initial fixed term of 12 months, part-time basis, 3 days per week (24hours) or 5 shorter days per week (25) based out of our HQ in Henham (CM22 6AA), enjoying a rural location, where lunch is provided onsite daily and ample parking. The role offers 1 day per week working from home.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a relatable finance role demonstrating competency in purchasing and expense accounts administration
• Experience of using accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel (basic), Word, Outlook)
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and orally
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and adaptability
  
  
  

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly company bonus and annual performance related bonus (post probation)

BUPA Cash plan

Pension

25 days holiday (Pro-rated)

Lunch onsite

Parking

Personal development

At Planteria Group we live by our values which include Someone who lives the company values: Humble & Confident, Positive & Energetic, One TEAM', Relentless to Improve, Create WOW

If you want to be part of a flourishing business and enjoy being part of an agile, collaborative team then we want to hear from you!

Planteria promotes equality of opportunity as part of our inclusive culture.