Purchase Ledger and Payroll Officer

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger and Payroll Officer for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will handle invoice processing, supplier payments, and payroll participation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team.

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.
• Participate in payroll processes, both weekly and monthly.
• Prepare, authorize, and process supplier payments with all relevant documentation.

Skills

Finance systems knowledge

Accounts Payable

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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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

766a2da2e4a9

Job Views:

3

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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 supplier statements, request missing invoices, and resolve queries promptly
• Raise debit notes for suppliers regarding non-conformances or shortages
• Prepare, authorize, and process supplier payments with all relevant documentation
• Prepare documentation for foreign payments, faster payments, and BACS
• Verify and input Standing Orders and Direct Debit payments
• Manage Petty Cash, ensuring issued cash is matched by authorized receipts
• Process employee expense claims for payment via BACS, ensuring policy compliance
• 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 processes, 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