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Purchase Ledger

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 5DX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • As a Purchase Ledger Administrator, you'll be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger and processing invoices and expenses.
  • The role requires strong communication skills, excellent organization, and a keen eye for detail, along with IT literacy and experience using accounting software.
  • Candidates should ideally have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and a relevant qualification such as AAT, though it's not essential.
  • The position offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000, along with 30 days of holiday and an auto-enrolment pension scheme.
  • Additionally, you'll have opportunities for professional development and benefits like employee referral bonuses and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Your New Role

As a Purchase Ledger Administrator, you'll be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger, processing invoices and expenses, reconciling supplier accounts, and handling payments efficiently. You'll work closely with the Finance Manager and the wider finance team to ensure smooth and accurate financial operations.Your key tasks will include:

  • Matching invoices to purchase orders and handling discrepancies.
  • Reconciling supplier statements each month.
  • Processing payments via cheque/BACS and managing direct debits.
  • Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.
  • Monitoring petty cash and handling company expenses.
  • Supporting month-end reporting and other finance-related projects.
  • Addressing queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • Strong communication skills to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
  • Excellent organisation and time management to meet deadlines.
  • A keen eye for detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A flexible and proactive approach, willing to take on additional challenges.
  • IT literacy and experience using accounting software (Access is advantageous).
  • AAT qualification is a plus but not essential.

What You'll Get in Return

  • 30 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme for financial security.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
  • Long service awards to celebrate your dedication.
  • Employee referral bonuses for recommending great talent.
  • Opportunities for professional development.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.