Purchase Ledger Administrator

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Newark

Reporting To: Bradley Springett

Description

At Reconomy Connect, we’re changing the way the world thinks about waste. By bringing together several of Reconomy’s market-leading brands and specialist services, we’re leading the shift from traditional waste disposal to smart, sustainable resource management.

With over 30 years of experience, we combine cutting-edge technology with the power of people to deliver bespoke, end-to-end waste solutions. Our work helps customers reduce costs, improve sustainability, and meet their environmental goals - while driving real change.

The Head Office of the Recycling Loop, in Telford you’ll join over 300 colleagues who are all working toward one shared goal: a world without waste.

Specialist teams with extensive experience in sectors such as House Building, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail and Hospitality build strong customer relationships, understand business challenges and create tailored, innovative waste management solutions.

Why Join Us?

At Reconomy Connect, Telford, our success is built on four core values:

Community: We work hand-in-hand with the communities we serve, creating cleaner environments and supporting local development.
Colleague: We believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your growth, wellbeing, and success through training, support, and career progression.
Customer: We are trusted by clients across the UK to deliver reliable, responsive, and innovative recycling services.
Environment: Everything we do is driven by a passion for sustainability and a commitment to reducing landfill and carbon impact.

About the role

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for the reconciliation of purchase invoices against contracted movements on our bespoke system. Through timely and accurate reconciliation, you will be playing an important part in the wider team’s ability to deliver an excellent service and in prompt query resolution help to protect and improve profit.

This opportunity will suit you if you are a good team player and can work to monthly objectives. If you are a college leaver who has studied Accounting & Business, or you're currently doing a course on AAT or perhaps recently completed one, it will be a great platform to kickstart your career in a Finance environment.

You will be responsible for your own supplier ledger and will work with them to improve processes where necessary by:

Ensuring supplier invoices are received by the deadline given.
Receipt of proof of deliveries
Reconcile/match to orders on our bespoke system.
Request missing documentation from the service provider and ensure prompt receipt, adhering to month end deadlines.
Investigate query causes and responses and liaise/escalate where necessary and seek resolutions
Ensure service providers are notified of invoice queries within agreed timescales.
Liaise with both internal and external departments
Liaise with treasury department regarding payments.
Follow procedure to ensure costs are recovered.
Reconcile supplier statements where required.
Maintain strong relationships with service providers.

What we need from you

Comfortable with picking up the phone to contact suppliers.
Ability to problem solve.
Flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the business.
Administration experience, with good attention to detail.
Confident with using Microsoft Office suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams.
Some exposure to Accounts Payable (purchase ledger, invoicing) is desirable.

What we offer

Financial perks: Pension scheme, length of service rewards, and referral bonuses
Exclusive discounts: MyPerks platform, Cycle to Work scheme, gym membership discounts, and skip hire discounts
Health & wellbeing: Flu jabs, eyecare vouchers, and an Employee Assistance Programme
Mental health support: Confidential counselling, MyPerks Wellbeing Centre, and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
Family-friendly: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, birthday off, and holiday trading scheme
Community engagement: Volunteer days and collaboration with local charities
Generous holiday: Start with 23 days, rising to 25 after 2 years, plus buy/sell options
Employee voice: Regular “My Voice” surveys and follow-up check-ins to drive meaningful change

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About Reconomy Connect