Purchase Ledger Administrator

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Administrator

Part Time (18 hours per week)

Peterborough

Up to £12,000 P.A.

Our client is a global leader of manufacturing bespoke and intelligent solutions for their clients. Their products are sold all over the world with a huge presence in the UK. Established in the late 1800s, they are at the leading edge of creating innovative solutions for their customers all over the world.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and will have purchase ledger experience. You'll be working as part of a strong finance team, putting into practice your organisational skills, strong communication and excellent teamwork as you support the day to day functions of the AP department.

This role would suit someone looking for part‑time flexible hours throughout the week.

• Invoice Processing: Receiving, scanning, coding (including VAT), and accurately entering purchase invoices into the system.
• Supplier Management: Creating new supplier accounts, maintaining accurate vendor details, and handling all purchase‑related queries and disputes.
• Payment Processing: Preparing payments (BACS, cheque) for approved invoices and managing payment runs.
• Reconciliation: Matching invoices to purchase orders (POs) and delivery notes, and reconciling supplier statements to the ledger.
• Query Resolution: Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies or payment issues.
• Expense Management: Processing staff expense claims and petty cash.
• Reporting & Support: Assisting with month/year‑end reports, audits, and providing support to the finance department.

• Have at least 1 year’s experience operating within an accountancy role.
• Comfortable user of Excel and accountancy software.
• Effective communicator and willing to learn new skills.
• Confident manner.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Experience of using Sage is desirable but not essential.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent office working environment
• Company pension
• 24 days + 8 bank holidays + long service awards
• Free parking
• Life Insurance x3
• Health shield scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Career development courses

This is a full‑time, permanent Purchase Ledger Administrator role. Our client is flexible on working days and hours with a commitment of 18 hours a week.

Should you be interested in this position then please apply within.

Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.