Purchase Ledger Administrator Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join a busy finance team based in Brighton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience to support the day-to-day accounts payable function within a fast-paced environment.

As a Purchase Ledger Administrator, you will:

• Accurately receive, verify and process supplier invoices
• Maintain records using accounts payable systems, ensuring purchase orders are approved and correctly authorised
• Maintain accurate records of supplier transactions
• Handle supplier payment queries and invoice discrepancies
• Ensure correct VAT coding and processing on invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements against the purchase ledger
• Help ensure suppliers are paid accurately and within agreed terms
• Assist with the preparation of supplier payment runs every two weeks
• Support compliance with procurement policies and procedures

This is a temporary, full-time position working 35 hours per week in Brighton.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience with payment runs
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication skills
• A team-oriented approach
• The ability to work calmly under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude
• The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

The following would be advantageous:

• AAT qualification or studying towards a similar qualification
• Experience using SAP Concur
• Experience using Sage Accounting
• Experience using S/4Hana Cloud

Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries whilst offering flexible working opportunities. You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:

• 24/7 access to NHS-approved GP telephone support and prescription services
• Access to the UK’s largest employee discount platform
• Specialist medical assistance and support hotline
• Weekly pay
• Hundreds of gym discounts
• 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment.