Purchase Ledger
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000.0 to £30,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7ST |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4689222_1747755607 |
Summary
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 now
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