Purchase Ledger and Payroll Officer

Elevation Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger and Payroll Officer in Barnsley. This full-time, permanent role involves managing invoices, reconciliations, and payroll processing. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in finance systems and accounts payable. Competitive salary offered with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge and previous use of finance systems.
• Experience in Accounts Payable and Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Input and code non-stock invoices into the PO and Invoice system.
• Match stock invoices to purchase orders (GRNs).
• Reconcile all supplier statements and resolve queries promptly.
• Participate in payroll processing, both weekly and monthly.

Skills

Finance systems knowledge

Accounts Payable experience

Payroll processing

Job description

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Purchase Ledger and Payroll Officer, Barnsley

Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

Barnsley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in the Barnsley area as they look to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger and Payroll Officer into their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Input and code non-stock invoices into the PO and Invoice system
• Match stock invoices to purchase orders (GRNs)
• Maintain electronic purchase orders and invoice matching system
• Reconcile all supplier statements, request missing invoices, and resolve queries promptly
• Raise debit notes on suppliers for non-conformances/shortages
• Prepare, authorize, and process all supplier payments with relevant paperwork
• Prepare documentation for foreign payments, faster payments, and Bacs
• Verify and input Standing Orders and Direct Debit payments
• Manage and control petty cash, ensuring issued cash is matched by authorized receipts
• Process employee expense forms for payment via BACS, ensuring compliance with company policy
• Ensure timely and accurate processing and filing of documents for audit purposes
• Complete month-end procedures in Opera and prepare reports such as Aged Creditors
• Participate in payroll processing, both weekly and monthly

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge and previous use of finance systems
• Experience in Accounts Payable and Payroll