Purchase Ledger Officer

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You will be joining a well-established and growing business with a strong reputation within its sector and a commitment to delivering high-quality products and service to customers across the UK.Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join a busy finance team and play a key role in supporting the Accounts Payable and procurement functions.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to take ownership of supplier accounts, payment processes and purchase ledger activities.Your new role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function while working closely with stakeholders across the wider business.This is a varied role combining Accounts Payable, supplier management, reconciliations and finance administration responsibilities.Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing purchase orders and ensuring compliance with procurement processes
• Maintaining supplier records and supporting new supplier setup
• Preparing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Resolving invoice and supplier queries
• Calculating and monitoring supplier settlement discounts
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card expenditure
• Supporting fixed asset administration and supplier accruals
• Assisting with VAT schedules and month-end processes
• Producing analysis and reporting for operational departments
• Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to finance queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and ad hoc duties

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration position
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and supplier management
• Experience completing supplier reconciliations
• Good Excel and finance systems skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Desirable

• SAP experience
• Experience processing payment runs
• Expenses administration experience
• Exposure to month-end processes
• AAT studies or finance qualifications

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
• Stable and growing organisation
• Broad Accounts Payable responsibilities
• Exposure to procurement and operational finance
• Supportive finance team
• Career development opportunities
• Long-term permanent opportunity

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click "Apply Now" to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other finance opportunities across South Wales.

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