Purchase Ledger Officer in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established business based in Cardiff. Working within a busy and supportive finance team, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-volume purchase ledger function within a growing organisation.This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable professional who enjoys taking responsibility for a busy ledger, resolving supplier queries and working closely with teams across the wider business.Your new roleAs Purchase Ledger Officer, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.You will work closely with suppliers, internal departments and the wider finance team to resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records and support an efficient accounts payable function.Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day purchase ledger function
• Processing and matching supplier invoices accurately
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing proposed supplier payment schedules
• Posting and allocating supplier payments
• Reviewing purchase ledger ageing and investigating outstanding items
• Maintaining strong supplier relationships and resolving queries
• Reviewing automatic GRNI matching and investigating discrepancies
• Setting up new supplier accounts
• Liaising with other sites and departments across the wider business
• Supporting vehicle administration, including tax renewals, fines and insurance claims
• Assisting with general finance administration
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc projects as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or a similar transactional finance role
• Strong experience processing invoices and managing supplier accounts
• Experience completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Confidence investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and colleagues across the business
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently

What you'll get in return

• Permanent opportunity
• Full-time, 37.5-hour working week
• Salary dependent on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Company healthcare scheme
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to take ownership of a busy purchase ledger function
• Supportive and established finance team
• Exposure to the wider finance function and ongoing projects

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other finance opportunities across South Wales.

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