Purchase Ledger Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity available for a **Purchase Ledger Administrator **to join our team based in our** Hessle Office.** You will join us on a **full time, permanent** basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

We are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors creates a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunities to grow and expand.

**The Purchase Ledger Administrator Role**:
In the last 2 years, we have seen the volumes of invoices we are processing double and we are looking to add a new Purchase Ledger Administrator to our small, friendly Hessle based office.

We are looking for someone to work as part of the team to process large volumes of invoices onto our systems. This will be a manual processing role needing highly accurate data input.

Due to the way we receive our invoices and our current systems, you would be required to work in the office every day. We have lovely offices based centrally in Hessle with lots of amenities close by. There is free parking by the office. You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The office is a friendly environment where we strike the balance of getting the work done but enjoying the working day too

**On a day to day basis, the Purchase Ledger Administrator role will include**:

- Inputting and posting a high volume of supplier purchase invoices and ensuring all such invoices are entered accurately onto the system
- Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements for differences to the purchase ledger
- Actively engaging with suppliers and colleagues to resolve invoice queries and unapproved invoices in a timely manner.
- Checking all information related to the payment of invoices is correct before payment is made
- Managing supplier contact details and master data

**What we’re looking for in our Purchase Ledger Administrator**:
Prior experience of working in a finance function would be preferred but not essential; if you have gained experience in an administration role and are looking for a role in finance, we would be open to training you and further development.

You will have a fast but detail driven approach to work, able to keep pace with the incoming invoices but also able to question any variances or odd invoices to resolve issues quickly.

More generally, you will be:

- Comfortable with IT
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Great interpersonal skills, appreciation of good internal and external customer service behaviour organised, methodical self-motivated and driven

**About Us**:
With Offices in Hessle and across the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market.

We have proudly supported the NHS and scientific community over the course of the Pandemic as well as supporting the education sector with vital supplies to be able to aid teaching children affected by school closures.

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals joining the company.

We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer. We offer support, training and ongoing development as well as giving you further career opportunities and promotions.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, annual profit share bonus, NEST pension contribution and onsite parking.