Purchase Ledger Administrator

Company: Reed
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Location: Sherborne
Job Description:

REED Accountancy are actively recruiting a TEMP (potential to go permanent) Purchase Ledger Administrator for an Education Establishment based near Yeovil, Dorset. Joining a finance team and reporting into the Assistant Finance Director, you will have experience processing volume invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations accurately and efficiently.

Purchase Ledger Administrator

  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week (typically 8.30am-5.00pm Monday-Friday).
  • Reporting to: Assistant Directors of Finance.
  • Duration – 6 months (potential to extend)
  • Start Date:ASAP (After Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks completed)
  • Pay rate – GBP14.50 PAYE / GBP18.50 Umbrella

Duties:

  • Processing supplier invoices and ensuring correct authorisation and coding.
  • Managing BACS payment runs and occasional cheque payments.
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
  • Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.
  • Administering charity accounts and ensuring donations are correctly allocated.
  • Processing Foundation transactions, bank reconciliations and gift aid controls.
  • Maintaining financial records and filing systems.
  • Posting journals and supporting wider finance team activities.
  • Assisting with departmental purchasing and online orders.

Requirements

  • Previous experience within a finance or accounts environment, specifically processing purchase invoices in volume
  • Holds an AAT qualification (Level 2/3) / Part Qualified AAT or is qualified through experience.
  • Has strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Is confident using Microsoft Office applications.

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Posted: October 9th, 2026