Purchase Ledger Administrator

Crosbyfrey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm in the UK is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator to manage supplier invoices and reconciliation. The ideal candidate will support the Accounts Payable team, ensuring timely invoice processing and maintaining supplier relationships. This full-time role offers a chance to kick-start your finance career with exposure to various financial processes and responsibilities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Volunteer days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in administration with good attention to detail.
• Some exposure to Accounts Payable (purchase ledger, invoicing) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile purchase invoices against contracted movements.
• Maintain supplier ledger and liaise with suppliers.
• Ensure timely receipt of supplier invoices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication with suppliers

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Flexibility

Education

Relevant AAT course or equivalent

Job description

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At Reconomy Connect, we are changing the way the world thinks about waste. By bringing together several of Reconomy’s market‑leading brands and specialist services, we are leading the shift from traditional waste disposal to smart, sustainable resource management. With over 30 years of experience, we combine cutting‑edge technology with people to deliver bespoke, end‑to‑end waste solutions. Our work helps customers reduce costs, improve sustainability and meet their environmental goals while driving real change.

Our Success Is Built On Four Core Values

• Community: We work hand‑in‑hand with the communities we serve, creating cleaner environments and supporting local development.
• Colleague: We believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your growth, wellbeing and success through training, support and career progression.
• Customer: We are trusted by clients across the UK to deliver reliable, responsive, innovative recycling services.
• Environment: Everything we do is driven by a passion for sustainability and a commitment to reducing landfill and carbon impact.

About The Role

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for the reconciliation of purchase invoices against contracted movements on our bespoke system. Through timely and accurate reconciliation, you will play an important part in the wider team’s ability to deliver an excellent service and in prompt query resolution to protect and improve profit. This opportunity will suit you if you are a good team player and can work to monthly objectives. If you are a college leaver who has studied Accounting & Business, or you’re currently doing a course on AAT or have recently completed one, it will be a great platform to kick‑start your career in a Finance environment. You will be responsible for your own supplier ledger and will work with suppliers to improve processes where necessary by:

• Ensuring supplier invoices are received by the deadline given.
• Receiving proof of deliveries.
• Reconciling/matching to orders on our bespoke system.
• Requesting missing documentation from the service provider and ensuring prompt receipt, adhering to month‑end deadlines.
• Investigating query causes and responses and liaising/escalating where necessary and seeking resolutions.
• Ensuring service providers are notified of invoice queries within agreed timescales.
• Liaising with both internal and external departments.
• Liaising with the treasury department regarding payments.
• Following procedure to ensure costs are recovered.
• Reconciling supplier statements where required.
• Maintaining strong relationships with service providers.

What We Need From You

• Comfortable with picking up the phone to contact suppliers.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the business.
• Administration experience, with good attention to detail.
• Confident with using Microsoft Office suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams.
• Some exposure to Accounts Payable (purchase ledger, invoicing) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Financial perks: Pension scheme, length of service rewards and referral bonuses.
• Exclusive discounts: MyPerks platform, Cycle to Work scheme, gym membership discounts and skip hire discounts.
• Health & wellbeing: Flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental health support: Confidential counselling, MyPerks Wellbeing Centre and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Family‑friendly: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, birthday off and holiday trading scheme.
• Community engagement: Volunteer days and collaboration with local charities.
• Generous holiday: Start with 23 days, rising to 25 after 2 years, plus buy/sell options.
• Employee voice: Regular My Voice surveys and follow‑up check‑ins to drive meaningful change.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Accounting