Purchase Ledger Administrator Job at Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Full Time NEW

Purchase Ledger Administrator

Salary: £30-32,000 + Bens

Location: Princes Risborough

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our finance team and play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts payable function.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business where your expertise will be valued, and you’ll have the chance to contribute to continuous improvement within the finance department.

The Role

As Purchase Ledger Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier accounts are maintained accurately and payments are processed efficiently. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently within the ERP system.
• Verifying invoice details and ensuring correct coding to general ledger accounts and cost centres.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account discrepancies.
• Preparing supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms and company procedures.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end finance processes, including aged creditor reporting, accruals, and bank reconciliations.
• Producing ad hoc supplier and spend analysis reports for stakeholders.
• Supporting the wider finance team and contributing to process improvements where appropriate.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A proven track record in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Purchase Ledger role within a business with turnover exceeding £15 million.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to build and maintain professional supplier relationships.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• AAT qualification or other relevant accounting qualification.

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong supplier relationships, please apply now for immediate consideration.