Purchase Ledger Claerk
  • England,East Midlands,Leicestershire,Melton
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionPURCHASE LEDGER ADMINISTRATOR | MELTON MOWBRAY | OFFICE BASED


Do you enjoy having ownership of your own purchase ledger, managing your workload independently and building good relationships with suppliers?
This is a great opportunity to join an established, family-run business where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day Purchase Ledger function, with the autonomy to manage your own workload while being part of a friendly, lively and supportive office environment.


A great opportunity for the right person:


*Take ownership of a stand-alone Purchase Ledger function.

*Manage your own workload and build strong supplier relationships.

*Join an established family-run business with a long trading history.

*Work in a vibrant, open-plan office with a friendly, energetic team.

*Benefit from a structured handover and support from the Office Manager.

*Work with established systems and automated invoice processing.

*Enjoy some flexibility around your working hours.




THE ROLE


You will be responsible for the full day-to-day purchase ledger process, including:
*Processing, checking and coding supplier invoices.

*Matching invoices and validating supporting information.

*Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and records.

*Checking pricing and costs against agreed terms.

*Investigating discrepancies and resolving supplier queries.

*Building positive relationships with suppliers.

*Preparing weekly BACS payment runs for authorisation.

*Ensuring supplier payment terms are met.

*Managing supplier emails and occasional telephone queries.



This is a stand-alone position, so being organised, accurate and confident taking responsibility for your own work is important.



WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR


*At least 2 years of Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience.

*Experience using Xero or a similar accounting system.

*Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

*Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving queries.

*Someone comfortable working independently and managing priorities.

*Good communication skills and a proactive approach.

*A genuine team player who enjoys working with others.



AAT would be beneficial but is not essential.

THE PACKAGE


*£26,000–£28,000 salary.

*Permanent position.

*20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

*Company pension.

*Free on-site parking.

*Casual dress environment.

*Some flexibility around start times.




THE PRACTICAL DETAILS


*Melton Mowbray area.

*Office based.

*Monday to Friday.

*40 hours per week, typically 8.30am–4.30pm.

*30-minute lunch break.

*Some flexibility around start times, with an 8am–9am start possible.


If you enjoy having responsibility for your own ledger but still want to be part of a friendly, energetic office where people work together and support one another, this could be a really good fit.


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