Job Description

Job Title:

Account Administrator - Purchase Ledger

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours Monday to Friday inclusive

Salary: 27K per annum + generous holiday + pension + death in service benefit + private healthcare + onsite parking

Location: Aldridge

About Us

At Jofson, we've been helping businesses move and lift with confidence since 1977. As one of the UK's largest independent suppliers of material handling equipment, we're proud of our long-standing reputation for reliability, expertise, and customer service.

Due to rapid growth and expansion an excellent opportunity has arisen at our Aldridge depot for an Accounts Administrator to help ensure the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger (Accounts Payable) function.

Main Duties

You will have day to day responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function for all depots across the organisation and will provide a professional and efficient service to both internal and external customers.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

First point of contact for all Purchase Ledger inquiries including dealing with suppliers regarding payment dates Act as a primary point of contact for all internal and external (supplier) purchase ledger queries, fostering positive business relationships. Receive, log, and process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly. This includes matching invoices to purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs), and ensuring correct coding and VAT treatment. Perform monthly or weekly reconciliations of supplier statements to the purchase ledger, investigating and resolving any discrepancies or queries in a timely and professional manner. - sending remittances as required. Process and audit employee personal and company expenses and credit card transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies. Set up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details Maintain a sound and reliable electronic and/or manual filing system for all purchase ledger documentation. Perform general finance and office administration duties as required. Provide assistance across the department when and where required.

Experience & Knowledge required

Proven experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable, or general accounts administration role is essential. Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with accounting software packages including SAGE. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a high-volume workload and meet strict deadlines. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for effective liaison with suppliers and internal departments. A proactive, self-disciplined, and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve discrepancies and queries.

Desirable Qualifications:

A recognised accounting qualification such as AAT, or working towards one, is often preferred. GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A-C or equivalent).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Experience:

Accounts payable: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Aldridge Accounts