Purchase Ledger Clerk/Office Administrator

Purchase Ledger Clerk / Office Administrator

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Working Arrangement: Office Based Closing Date: 30th October 2026

About the Role

Direct Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Purchase Ledger Clerk / Office Administrator on behalf of our well-established client.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, friendly and supportive team within a varied and busy office environment.

We are looking for a proactive, personable and detail-oriented individual who enjoys a combination of administrative duties, purchase ledger responsibilities and providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

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Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries, providing a professional and welcoming reception service.

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Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately, working alongside the Assistant Accountant.

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Preparing annual licences and providing administrative support to management.

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Managing general office administration, including filing, scanning, correspondence and postal duties.

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Maintaining accurate company vehicle records.

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Ordering and managing office supplies.

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Updating internal directories, databases and customer records.

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Assisting with the renewal of energy and water contracts, including gathering relevant information.

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Supporting management with ad-hoc administrative duties.

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Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the office and consistently high standards of service.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

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Previous experience in an administration, accounts administration or purchase ledger role.

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Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

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A professional, friendly and confident telephone manner.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.

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The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload.

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A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work.

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An interest in using AI tools, particularly Claude, to improve administrative processes and business efficiency.

Previous experience within property management, agriculture or a rural estate environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

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Competitive salary of £28,000 – £30,000, depending on experience.

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Full-time, permanent position.

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Monday to Friday working hours.

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Friendly, supportive and professional working environment.

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Varied responsibilities within an established organisation.

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Opportunities for training and professional development.

Apply Today

If you are an organised, enthusiastic and reliable administrator with purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a busy and varied office environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply through CV-Library

Direct Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy