Purchase Ledger Administrator- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Overall Purpose of the Role:

We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic person to join our finance team and support the department and/or Finance Manager, the role offers a variety of tasks and some exciting challenges along the way. What really matters is that you have a good eye for detail, work in an organised and efficient way, and bring a flexible, positive attitude to the team.

What you will be doing:

• Manage the Purchase Ledger, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
• Post and input purchase invoices to the finance system, maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and liaise with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies or queries.
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries promptly, maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Ensure all purchase invoices are authorised and approved in line with delegated authority procedures and company policies.
• Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving outstanding items.
• Process network Point of Connection costs in accordance with financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Support the wider Finance Team with ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Manager, including providing cover for banking activities such as posting cash receipts and payments.
• Become a key member of the Finance Team, supporting transaction processing activities and contributing to the achievement of departmental KPI targets.
• Assist with purchase ledger month-end processes and support financial reporting activities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, including Operations and Commercial teams, acting as a point of contact for supplier queries.
• Collaborate effectively with all areas of the business to ensure smooth coordination of activities and support the achievement of company objectives.
• Use purchase ledger knowledge and experience to process invoices accurately and resolve supplier queries in a timely manner.

What we ask from you:

• Demonstratable experience as a Purchase Ledger Administrator, ideally within a contracting business
• Knowledge of Business Central/365 is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge or exposure to the Utilities sector is highly desirable but is not essential.
• A trustworthy, collaborative, and approachable character, who listens and communicates.
• Strong numerical, IT and literacy skills, with an ability to use their initiative and to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Polite telephone manner
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Job Type: 6 Month fixed term contract

Location: Aptus House, Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates, Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.