
Purchase Ledger Administrator
- London
- £30,000-35,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
🗂️ Salary: £30,000-£35,000🎯 Purpose of the RoleTo support the smooth operation of the Purchase Ledger by registering, authorising, and processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and ensuring timely payments. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and improving systems.🛠️ Key Responsibilities
- 🤝 Assist the Ledger Supervisor with day-to-day Purchase Ledger operations
- 📥 Import, code, route, and post approx. 300,000 invoices annually (EDI & PDF)
- 📊 Reconcile supplier statements with precision
- 💸 Execute weekly BACS payment runs and manage ad hoc manual payments
- 🔄 Post and reconcile supplier direct debits
- 🗃️ Maintain supplier master files and aged creditor listings
- 📞 Handle supplier queries and payment requests professionally
- 📚 Solid understanding of purchase ledger accounting and systems
- 📈 3+ years' experience in finance, ideally in retail or high-volume environments
- 🤓 Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities
- 🧠 Able to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
- 🗣️ Excellent communication skills-verbal and written
- 📊 Proficient in Excel for reconciliations and confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
- ☎️ Strong telephone skills for resolving queries and supporting internal teams