Job Description

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger or Accounts Administrator with excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills?

Elvet Recruitment is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger/Admin Assistant to join the busy accounts department of an established business based in Teesside.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance administrator to join a well-established business, supporting the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function alongside wider office administration duties.

The successful candidate will be confident processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and managing financial information accurately. You'll be self-motivated, proactive and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities while working to deadlines.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the accounts email inbox, distributing and actioning incoming queries.

• Matching and processing purchase invoices.

• Liaising with site employees to obtain relevant financial information.

• Resolving invoice and payment queries with suppliers.

• Reconciling the purchase ledger and maintaining accurate records.

• Arranging timely payments to suppliers.

• Preparing stock and fuel costing journals.

• Maintaining organised filing systems and financial documentation.

• Supporting general office administration, including answering telephone calls and managing barrier control.

• Providing administrative assistance to other departments when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar purchase ledger, accounts or finance administration role – essential.

• Relevant qualifications, such as NVQ Level 2, or equivalent experience.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

• A proactive, flexible and self-motivated approach.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Experience using Sage Accounting would be advantageous, but is not essential as training will be provided.

The Details

• Role: Purchase Ledger/Admin Assistant

• Location: Teesside

• Salary: Competitive, depending on skills and experience

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Contract: Full-time, permanent

• Working Pattern: Office-based

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger or Accounts Administrator looking to join an established business in a varied finance and administration role. You'll have the opportunity to develop your experience within a busy accounts department while supporting the wider business.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency in relation to permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in more detail.