Purchase Ledger Claerk

PURCHASE 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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