Purchase Ledger / Receptionist

Inspire Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Inspire Resourcing Ltd are seeking a highly organised Purchase Ledger / Receptionist to join our busy team in Alfreton, Derbyshire. This varied role combines finance administration with front-of-house duties, maintaining purchase ledger records and serving as first point of contact for visitors and suppliers.

You will manage supplier invoices, match docs, prepare payments, reconcile statements, and provide admin support across departments, while delivering a professional receptionist service in

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong administration and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Professional telephone manner and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Friendly, approachable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Prepare payment runs for approval.
• Maintain financial records and filing systems.
• Set up new supplier accounts and update existing records.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payments and account enquiries.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Support the finance team with administrative duties as required.
• Welcoming visitors and ensuring a professional front-of-house service.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Scheduling meetings and maintaining meeting room bookings.
• Providing administrative support across various departments.
• Ordering office supplies and monitoring stock levels.
• Maintaining a tidy and professional reception area.
• Assisting with general office administration tasks.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts Assistant

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Telephone manner

Reception skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger / Receptionist

Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire
Salary: 27,000 - 29,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job OverviewInspire Resourcing Ltd are seeking a highly organised and professional Purchase Ledger / Receptionist to join our clients busy team in Alfreton. This is a varied role combining finance administration duties with front-of-house responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate purchase ledger records while acting as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger Duties

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Matching purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Preparing payment runs for approval.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and updating existing records.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding payments and account enquiries.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Supporting the finance team with administrative duties as required.

Reception & Administration Duties

• Welcoming visitors and ensuring a professional front-of-house service.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Scheduling meetings and maintaining meeting room bookings.
• Providing administrative support across various departments.
• Ordering office supplies and monitoring stock levels.
• Maintaining a tidy and professional reception area.
• Assisting with general office administration tasks.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong administration and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using accounting software would be advantageous.
• Professional telephone manner and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Friendly, approachable, and reliable.

Benefits

Salary of 27,000 - 29,000 DOE

Monday to Friday 9 - 4:30pm

Friendly and supportive team environment.

Company pension scheme.

On-site parking.

Opportunities for training and development.