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Purchase Ledger Administrator - Southampton

  • Location:

    Southampton

  • Discipline:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    £28,000-£35,000

  • Published:

    06-10-2026

  • Expiry date:

    04-11-2026

  • Reference:

    2778

Amour Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Administrator on behalf of our long-standing client based in Southampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable professional looking for a varied role within a busy finance team.

Reporting to the Accounts Manager, you’ll take ownership of key purchase ledger responsibilities while also supporting the wider account’s function.

What you'll be doing

  • Managing the day-to-day purchase ledger
  • Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies
  • Preparing and processing monthly supplier payment runs
  • Posting purchase payments and issuing remittance advices to suppliers
  • Posting daily bank transactions, including receipts and payments
  • Assisting with bank reconciliations
  • Supporting with credit control and general accounts administration

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience within Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable or a similar accounts administration role is essential
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
  • Good numerical and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

Salary: £28,000–£35,000 (company happy to negotiate for experience and will pay more if needs be!)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable professional who enjoys a varied role and would like to join a well-established business, we'd love to hear from you.

Click apply today and the Amour Recruitment team will be in touch!

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