About this role
Your new company 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 efficientlyManaging purchase orders and ensuring compliance with procurement processesMaintaining supplier records and supporting new supplier setupPreparing weekly and monthly supplier payment runsReconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepanciesResolving invoice and supplier queriesCalculating and monitoring supplier settlement discountsProcessing employee expenses and company credit card expenditureSupporting fixed asset administration and supplier accrualsAssisting with VAT schedules and month-end processesProducing analysis and reporting for operational departmentsManaging the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to finance queriesSupporting 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 positionStrong understanding of invoice processing and supplier managementExperience completing supplier reconciliationsGood Excel and finance systems skillsStrong organisational and time management skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlinesStrong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders Desirable
SAP experienceExperience processing payment runsExpenses administration experienceExposure to month-end processesAAT studies or finance qualifications What you'll get in return
Salary up to £30,000 depending on experienceStable and growing organisationBroad Accounts Payable responsibilitiesExposure to procurement and operational financeSupportive finance teamCareer development opportunitiesLong-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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