Purchase Ledger Specialist

CMA are delighted to be supporting an established Fareham based business which are going through considerable growth to appoint an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant where you will play a vital role in the end-to-end payables function.  Reporting into a Finance Manager, you will own the payables process for multiple entities within the Group.  This is a hybrid role offering two days working from home upon completion of a probationary period.  

What will the Purchase Ledger Specialist role involve?

• Ensure accurate & timely processing of a high-volume of purchase invoices and credit card transactions.  
• Coding third party supplier invoices for several entities within the group. 
• Ensure all costs are properly authorised by the relevant party prior to payment.  
• Ensure all supplier accounts are accurate and up to date by requesting and reconciling supplier statements on a regular basis.  
• Manage any escalation of queries to ensure that they are dealt with in a timely manner and be the initial escalation point internally and externally.  
• Bi-monthly payment runs, including payment allocation and issuing remittances.  
• Daily bank postings and reconciliation of multiple bank accounts.  
• Some journal entries may be required. (e.g. Intercompany postings.)  
• Processing employee expense and mileage claims.  
• Maintain the finance mailbox and ensure all documentation is filed correctly.  
• Request invoices for any payments on account.

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Payable Administrator vacancy:

• Demonstrative experience in a high volume,  end to end purchase ledger role through to payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Payable Administrator: 

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

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