Purchase Ledger Assistant

Anne Corder Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Purchase Ledger Administrator for a temporary role in Peterborough. Responsibilities include processing invoices, resolving queries, and supporting month-end tasks. Must have strong administrative and Excel skills, along with excellent communication abilities. This position offers full training and the chance to develop within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive team environment

Canteen onsite

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills including Excel knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• Proficiency in prioritising tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process and post high-value invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Handle self-billing invoices and provisional invoices.
• Escalate and resolve invoice queries.
• Prioritise invoices based on supplier due dates.

Skills

Strong administrative skills including Excel knowledge

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in prioritising tasks effectively

Job description

Purchase Ledger Administrator (Temporary 2-4 month position with the potential to be extended)

Location: Peterborough

Hours: Full Time, Monday Friday

Working pattern: Temporary, Hybrid

About the Company

Our client is a leading organisation in Peterborough committed to excellence and innovation. The finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations, and we are now looking for a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our client\'s friendly and dynamic team.

Please note that full training will be given and we have received excellent feedback for how supportive the management team are at onboarding new starters.

Post university students looking for their first office role are also welcome to apply. This business is easy to access via public transport, has free parking and has a canteen onsite!

Role Overview

As a Purchase Ledger Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the processing of invoices across multiple divisions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment. Your role will involve direct-coding high-value invoices, resolving queries, and supporting month-end tasks, all while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post high-value invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Handle self-billing invoices, rent/prepayment invoices, and provisional invoices as per contracts.
• Escalate and resolve invoice queries by liaising with internal staff and external suppliers.
• Prioritise invoices based on supplier due dates and payment schedules.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as required.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong administrative skills including Excel knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise at all levels
• Proficiency in prioritising tasks effectively

Desirable Skills

• Experience with invoice processing systems
• 1 year + experience in an office based role

Key Behaviours

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work under pressure

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and high-performing team
• Opportunities for growth and development within a thriving organisation
• A culture that values curiosity, excellence, and innovation

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.

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