Purchase Ledger Officer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£33,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF14 4LA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

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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