Purchase Ledger Administrator

We're working with a well-established and growing business in Banbury who are seeking an additional person to join the team as a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This role offers a great opportunity to either continue your purchase ledger career or step into finance in a supportive and progressive team environment. You'll be reporting directly to the Finance Supervisor and will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across the business.

Key Responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger Administrator

• Input data and maintain accurate records across sales, purchase ledgers
• Create and maintain supplier accounts
• Scan invoice images and process purchase invoices
• Process manual invoices and credit notes in the accounting system
• Arrange timely approval of invoices and reconcile supplier statements
• Resolve discrepancies and flag incorrect invoices to suppliers
• Liaise with stakeholders on unmatched invoices, investigate payment patterns
• Provide overdue creditor reports and analysis
• Handle supplier queries by phone and email
• Process sterling payments and assist with mid-/month-end processes
• Provide administrative support to the Finance Supervisor as required
• Periodically support customer queries and debt collection

Experience, Skills & Attributes

Applications are welcomed from those with prior purchase ledger experience, as well as individuals early in their finance career who are eager to learn and grow in the role.

You'll need:

• Confidence and professionalism when handling calls and emails
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems

What's in it for you?

• A starting salary up to £26,000
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week, 08:30-17:00 (Monday to Thursday), 08:30-15:30 (Friday)
• 23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday, rising to 25 days holiday after five years' service
• Holiday Buying additional 5 days option to purchase
• Life Insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• On-site training
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Modern facilities
• Employee functions including annual Summer Social
• Charitable fundraising opportunities
• Free car parking

Application Process

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV to Julie as soon as possible or call to discuss further