Purchase Ledger Administrator

Your new company
Hays client, a professional services organisation based in the heart of Belfast, requires a Purchase ledger administrator to join their finance team. This role will be for a 9 to 12-month period to cover maternity leave. This is a unique opportunity to join a large professional services organisation in an accounts support capacity, giving the ideal candidate experience within a top employer based in Belfast city centre.
Your new role
As a Purchase Ledger Administrator with our client, you will play an integral role within a small Finance team. You will have varied responsibilities, primarily in relation to the accounts payable ledger, sales ledger, staff expenses, and credit card analysis and reconciliation.

Purchase Ledger Responsibilities

• Coding and posting supplier invoices and credit notes to the correct job and general ledger codes
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining the supplier database
• Preparing supplier payment runs and processing sundry bills and payments
• Reconciling bank accounts

• Reviewing and processing staff expense claims and credit card transactions, ensuring:
  • Claims are correctly submitted with appropriate approvals and supporting receipts in line with policy.
  • Correct job codes and general ledger account codes are applied
  • VAT is recovered where applicable.

• Reviewing existing processes and continually seeking improvements within areas of responsibility
• Assisting with month-end finance tasks
• Undertaking any other duties as required

• Minimum of one year's experience in a similar role
• Excellent numerical skills with strong attention to detail
• Competent Microsoft Excel skills
• Flexible approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement

• Professional qualification, such as Accounting Technician
• Experience using Microsoft Navision
• Previous experience within a Professional Services firm
• Prior involvement in month-end accounting tasks