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Purchase Ledger Administrator

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Purchase Ledger Administrator

  1. Permanent
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
26498

Leeds, West Yorkshire

The details

Marks Sattin are currently working with an established and successful business to recruit a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual looking to take ownership of the purchase ledger function within a busy and supportive finance environment.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial processes, whilst gaining exposure to wider finance and operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Taking ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process.

  • Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

  • Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring timely payments.

  • Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships.

  • Reconciling costs against estimates and investigating variances.

  • Supporting supplier contract renewals and purchasing activities.

  • Assisting the wider finance team with month-end processes and ad hoc duties.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role would be advantageous.

  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

  • Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  • Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system would be beneficial.

  • A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business offering a varied role, genuine responsibility and the chance to develop your experience within a collaborative finance team.

If you're an organised and motivated individual looking for your next opportunity in finance, we'd love to hear from you

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