Purchase Ledger Administrator

Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be supporting a growing well-established company in Kirkcaldy, Fife to recruit for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to add to their team.

This is a full-time, ongoing temporary contact (Monday to Friday working hours), with an attractive salary of up to £30,000 for the right candidate. 

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Purchase Ledger Administrator will play an important role in ensuring the smooth process of invoices and expenses, monitoring and maintaining all financial transactions, ensuring all processes and procedures in the Finance department are followed.

Job Opportunity:

  • Full responsibility for the Purchase Ledger ensuring this is maintained accurately, while meeting financial process deadlines with efficiency
  • Ensure suppliers receive payment on time and in accordance with agreed terms and conditions
  • Resolve queries internally and externally with professionalism, efficiency, and organisation
  • Strengthen internal control over purchase ledger procedures, including cost approval and coding
  • Conduct monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts, and manage queries from notification to resolution promptly
  • Ensure financial documents are consistently maintained

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

  • Capability of meeting deadlines with precision and meticulous attention to detail
  • Self-disciplined, efficient, and adaptable, with pro-active problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with UK & EU VAT law and directives
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and accounting software 
  • Skilled in collaborating within a team environment

Advantageous:

  • Knowledge in Netsuite would be advantageous

Company Benefits:

  • Company contributory Pension scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance (dental and optical)
  • Salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
  • Group Life Assurance (4 x Gross annual salary)

Next steps?

If this job opportunity sounds appealing to you, or you would like further information, please apply with your full CV. Candidates must be able to work on a full-time basis. Applicants should be able to commute to this location.