Job Description
Purchase Ledger Specialist
Location: Dorset, Poole (Office Based)
Salary: Up to £35,000 + benefits
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm)
We are supporting a well-established and growing UK manufacturing business in their search for a Purchase Ledger Specialist to join their finance team.
This is a key role within the finance function responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate running of the purchase ledger, managing supplier payments and maintaining strong relationships across the business and supplier base.
Given the scale and pace of the environment, this role requires someone who is confident, organised and comfortable taking ownership of the ledger, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and processes run efficiently.
The Role
As Purchase Ledger Specialist, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are managed effectively, and queries are resolved promptly.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
* Matching, batching and coding invoices within the finance system
* Managing and resolving supplier invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Preparing and processing weekly and ad-hoc payment runs
* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
* Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and documentation
* Supporting the wider finance team during month-end processes
* Building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams
* Taking ownership of supplier accounts to ensure issues are addressed proactively and efficiently
* Supporting with system and process improvements
* Contributing to weekly dashboard reporting metrics
The Person
This role requires a strong, confident and highly organised purchase ledger professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing supplier relationships.
You will likely have:
* Proven purchase ledger experience in a busy finance environment
* Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
* Confidence managing high volumes of invoices and supplier accounts
* The ability to handle supplier queries firmly and professionally
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skill
* A proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership of issues and resolve them independently
* Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues across the business
Package & Benefits:
* Salary up to £35,000
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Opportunity to join a stable and supportive finance team
* A role with clear ownership and responsibility within the finance function
Working Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm – onsite role
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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