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Purchase Ledger Administrator Salary: £25,130 per annum Location: Preston Hours: 35.25 hours per week Contract: Permanent Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to join a well-established and growing business? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful market-leading organisation for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. The Role Reporting into the finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: * Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses accurately and in a timely manner * Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes * Resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries * Ensuring accurate coding of invoices and VAT treatment * Supporting supplier payment runs * Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records * Assisting with month-end activities, reconciliations and reporting requirements * Supporting ongoing process improvements within the finance department About You We are keen to speak with candidates who have: * Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant position * Good understanding of invoice processing procedures * Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively * Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues * Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel * Experience using finance or ERP systems would be advantageous * Exposure to a manufacturing or high-volume transaction environment would be beneficial but is not essential What's on Offer? * Salary of £25,130 per annum * 35.25-hour working week * Flexible working hours with core hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm * Office opening hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm * 22-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Fully funded job-related study support following six months' service * Employee share-save scheme available after 12 months' service * Subsidised onsite canteen * Free parking * Opportunity to join a stable, successful business with excellent long-term career prospects If you're looking for a new challenge within a supportive finance team and would like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you