Job Description
Purchase Ledger Administrator
Location: Wandsworth
️ Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Purpose of the Role
To support the smooth operation of the Purchase Ledger by registering, authorising, and processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and ensuring timely payments. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and improving systems.
️ Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Ledger Supervisor with day-to-day Purchase Ledger operations
- Import, code, route, and post approx. 300,000 invoices annually (EDI & PDF)
- Reconcile supplier statements with precision
- Execute weekly BACS payment runs and manage ad hoc manual payments
- Post and reconcile supplier direct debits
- ️ Maintain supplier master files and aged creditor listings
- Handle supplier queries and payment requests professionally
Skills & Experience
- Solid understanding of purchase ledger accounting and systems
- 3+ years' experience in finance, ideally in retail or high-volume environments
- Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities
- Able to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
- ️ Excellent communication skills-verbal and written
- Proficient in Excel for reconciliations and confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
- ️ Strong telephone skills for resolving queries and supporting internal teams
What You Bring to the Table
A proactive mindset, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced finance environment. You're someone who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and keeping things running smoothly.
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