Purchase Ledger Specialist

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Fareham-based business is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to manage the payables process across multiple entities. This hybrid role offers flexibility after a probationary period, requiring strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical cover

Contributory pension scheme

Car Leasing scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume purchase ledger role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume purchase invoices and credit card transactions.
• Conduct bi-monthly payment runs and reconcile bank accounts.
• Manage escalated queries and maintain supplier accounts.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

CMA is delighted to support an established Fareham-based business experiencing significant growth by appointing an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant. In this role, you will play a vital part in the end-to-end payables function, reporting to a Finance Manager and managing the payables process for multiple entities within the Group. This is a hybrid role offering two days working from home after successful completion of a probationary period.

What will the Purchase Ledger Specialist role involve?

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume purchase invoices and credit card transactions.
• Code third-party supplier invoices for several entities within the group.
• Obtain proper authorisation for all costs prior to payment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts by requesting and reconciling supplier statements regularly.
• Manage escalated queries promptly, acting as the initial point of contact internally and externally.
• Conduct bi-monthly payment runs, including payment allocation and issuing remittances.
• Post daily bank transactions and reconcile multiple bank accounts.
• Prepare journal entries as needed, such as intercompany postings.
• Process employee expense and mileage claims.
• Maintain the finance mailbox and ensure proper filing of all documentation.
• Request invoices for any payments on account.

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Payable Administrator role:

• Experience in a high-volume, end-to-end purchase ledger role, including payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Additional benefits and information:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical cover.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Car Leasing scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

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