Purchase Ledger Administrator

Addictivdesign; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned manufacturer in Barnsley is seeking an entry-level Purchase Ledger Administrator. You will answer calls, liaise with staff, and manage postal duties. Candidates need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C and may have prior administration experience. Comprehensive training will be provided. After six months, benefits include flexible hours and increased holiday. This is a 3-month contract with potential to become permanent.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

On-site canteen and kitchen facilities

Flexible working hours after 3 months of service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above is essential.
• Experience in basic administration and call handling is preferred.
• Full training will be provided for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Answering the telephone.
• Liaising with internal staff and suppliers.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post.
• Inputting information onto the in-house computer system.

Skills

Excellent telephone manner

Computer literate

Organizational skills

Written skills

Numerical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above

NVQ level 2 or BTEC

Job description

Contact Halo Personnel for salary information

Mon Thurs: 08:30 17:00 (45 minutes lunch)

Barnsley

Mon Thurs: 08:30 17:00 (45 minutes lunch)

Fri: 08:30 16:00 (1 hour lunch)

Purchase Ledger Administrator

This is an entry‑level position. To be considered you will be required to have a minimum of 5 X grade 4 and above, 5 GCSEs C or above, an NVQ level 2 or a BTEC. Ideally you will have some experience dealing with basic administration and receiving calls; however full training will be given. The role will be a 3‑month contract, paid directly by the company (not agency work) and has the potential to become a permanent role at the end of the 3‑month period.

Duties And Responsibilities Of The Purchase Ledger Administrator

• Answering the telephone
• Liaising with internal staff and suppliers
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
• Inputting information onto the in‑house computer system

Attributes to fulfil the role of the Purchase Ledger Administrator

• Have an excellent telephone manner
• Be computer literate
• Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Have excellent organisational, written and numerical skills
• A good timekeeper who can manage your workload effectively
• Be flexible, confident and positive in attitude

Additional Info

• Flexible working hours after 3 months of service
• 30 days holiday per year, including 8 statutory days, increasing to 33 days after 6 years of employment
• On‑site canteen area and kitchen facilities

Company Overview

Our client is a privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture; the organisation has been in operation for over 50 years and has experienced growth year on year. They operate nationally and have around 50% share of the private housing market and work with house builders such as Barratt and Taylor Wimpey and they also supply to one in every three kitchens to the social housing market.

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