Accounts and Purchasing Administrator
Milton Keynes - 8.30- 5pm (office based)
Salary - circa £30,000 per annum
This varied role will support the Accounts, Purchasing and Administration functions, ensuring the smooth running of financial processes while providing administrative support across multiple departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands on role and thrives in a fastpaced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
The Role
Reporting to the Accounts, Purchasing and Administration Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting accounts payable, purchasing activities and general office administration.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Finance
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Processing and coding supplier invoices
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Posting vouchers and payment transactions within the ERP system
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Managing Accounts Payable ledgers and reconciliations
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Processing employee expenses through Concur and manual systems
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Creating Accounts Payable payment runs
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Performing vendor statement reconciliations
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Investigating and reconciling freight invoices
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Supporting General Ledger reconciliations
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Producing cash requirement reports
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Maintaining supplier records and vendor spreadsheets
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Recording Postponed VAT Accounting transactions
Purchasing
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Raising and issuing purchase orders
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Monitoring goods receipt and supplier invoices
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Supporting supplier management and maintaining competitive pricing
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Conducting supplier research and price comparisons
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Administration
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Maintaining filing systems and company records
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Coordinating travel, accommodation and visitor arrangements
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Supporting trade show administration and expenditure tracking
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Monitoring and distributing marketing materials
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Supporting Accounts Receivable and wider administration teams when required
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Purchasing experience ideally
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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Experience working with ERP or finance systems
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Ability to work with both manual and semi-automated processes
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
