Purchase Ledger

Location: Chester
Salary: Up to £32,000
Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and growing financial services business as a Purchase Ledger Administrator.

This is a key role within the Finance team, offering a varied workload with responsibility for the day-to-day purchase ledger and employee expenses processes, alongside wider finance support.

The Role

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider business, you will take ownership of the purchase ledger process while supporting a range of day-to-day and month-end finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and accurately coding purchase invoices
• Coordinating the weekly supplier payment run
• Processing employee expenses and ensuring compliance with company policy
• Managing company credit cards
• Handling daily banking transactions and maintaining the cash book
• Managing cost centres and providing reporting as required
• Resolving purchase ledger and expenses queries
• Processing payments, transfers and refunds
• Supporting month-end activities, including accruals
• Providing cover and support across other areas of the Finance team
• Working closely with the Finance Manager and key stakeholders across the business
• Taking ownership of the purchase ledger process within the finance system
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement
• Supporting and training an Accounts Assistant

About You

We're looking for someone with experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or a similar finance environment, who is organised, detail-focused and keen to take ownership of their work.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working with financial systems and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A logical and analytical approach to resolving queries
• The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in improving processes

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing business in a role offering responsibility, variety and genuine scope to develop your finance systems and process improvement experience.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4% pension contribution
• Bupa Private Health
• Medicare Cash Plan
• Plus additional benefits

If you're looking for your next opportunity within Finance and would like to join a business where you can take ownership and make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.