Payroll & Purchase Ledger Administrator

Payroll & Purchase Ledger Administrator | Permanent | up to £30,000

The Company

My client is in the construction sector

The role

My client is looking for an organised and detail-focused Payroll & Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Finance team. This role will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and purchase ledger activities, while supporting the wider Finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll, including holidays, absences, PAYE, NI and other statutory deductions.

• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records and assist with payroll returns.

• Process and code purchase invoices, ensuring correct authorisation and matching to purchase orders.

• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements and accounts.

• Manage subcontractor ledger activities, including CIS checks and monthly statements.

• Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Process and review employee expenses and petty cash.

• Provide financial information and documentation for audit purposes.

• Respond to payroll and supplier queries and liaise with operational teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and support system developments.

• Undertake other finance administration duties as required.

Personal Profile

• Experience in payroll processing and purchase ledger administration, ideally using SAGE Payroll and SAGE 50.

• Knowledge of CIS, Reverse Charge VAT and supplier reconciliations are not essential

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles; AAT or similar qualification is desirable.

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and operational teams.

• An understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.

What We’re Looking For

You'll be a reliable and approachable team player who takes ownership of their work and is committed to getting things right. We value integrity, honesty, inclusivity, resilience and a willingness to learn and develop.

If you have strong attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a busy Finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy

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