PURCHASE LEDGER ADMINISTRATOR | MELTON MOWBRAY | OFFICE BASED
Do you enjoy having ownership of your own purchase ledger, managing your workload independently and building good relationships with suppliers? This is a great opportunity to join an established, family-run business where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day Purchase Ledger function, with the autonomy to manage your own workload while being part of a friendly, lively and supportive office environment.
A great opportunity for the right person: Take ownership of a stand-alone Purchase Ledger function. Manage your own workload and build strong supplier relationships. Join an established family-run business with a long trading history. Work in a vibrant, open-plan office with a friendly, energetic team. Benefit from a structured handover and support from the Office Manager. Work with established systems and automated invoice processing. Enjoy some flexibility around your working hours.
THE ROLE
- Processing, checking and coding supplier invoices.
- Matching invoices and validating supporting information.
- Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and records.
- Checking pricing and costs against agreed terms.
- Investigating discrepancies and resolving supplier queries.
- Building positive relationships with suppliers.
- Preparing weekly BACS payment runs for authorisation.
- Ensuring supplier payment terms are met.
- Managing supplier emails and occasional telephone queries.
This is a stand-alone position, so being organised, accurate and confident taking responsibility for your own work is important.
WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR
- At least 2 years of Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience.
- Experience using Xero or a similar accounting system.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving queries.
- Someone comfortable working independently and managing priorities.
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
- A genuine team player who enjoys working with others.
- AAT would be beneficial but is not essential.
THE PACKAGE
£26,000–£28,000 salary. Permanent position. 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Company pension. Free on-site parking. Casual dress environment. Some flexibility around start times.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Melton Mowbray area. Office based. Monday to Friday. 40 hours per week, typically 8.30am–4.30pm. 30-minute lunch break. Some flexibility around start times, with an 8am–9am start possible.
If you enjoy having responsibility for your own ledger but still want to be part of a friendly, energetic office where people work together and support one another, this could be a really good fit.
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