Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable Specialist

The Role 

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This is a hybrid role suited to someone who is confident managing purchase ledger processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently from receipt through to approval and posting.
• Maintain and manage the purchase ledger, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions in line with internal procedures.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare payment runs, ensuring payments are accurate, timely, and appropriately authorised.
• Respond to supplier queries in a professional, timely, and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure documentation is appropriately filed and retained.
• Support the wider finance team with month-end processes and other finance-related activities as required.
  
  

 What we are looking for

 

• Previous experience within purchase ledger, accounts payable, or a similar finance administration role.
• Practical experience using Sage 50 Accounts would be advantageous.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence working with spreadsheets and financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A discreet and confidential approach to handling sensitive financial information.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications and Training

• GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, including Mathematics and English.
• A finance-related qualification, or current study towards one, would be beneficial but is not essential.

Training and support will be provided to help the successful candidate settle into the role and develop their knowledge of internal systems and processes.

 

What We Offer:

 

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Company Pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Opportunity to buy-back an additional 5 days annual leave.
• SAGE Employee benefits.
• SAGE Employee assistance program.

We welcome applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will consider reasonable adjustments for candidates who need them during the application or interview process.

Due to the nature of this role successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by CTS. At CTS we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work with us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal record disclosure.

 

 

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, you can contact us at jobs@class-technology.co.uk.