Purchase Ledger Administrator - James Hall & Co.

Purchase Ledger Administrator - James Hall & Co.

James Hall Head Office, SPAR Distribution Centre, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 14 May 2026 at 00:00

Based at our contemporary head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 450 SPAR stores.

We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion, enterprise, and family every single day.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 38 hours per week

Location: James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR Distribution Centre, Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT

About the Role

To be responsible for ensuring specific purchase ledger suppliers within the wholesale division of the business are paid accurately and to specified payment terms as agreed with our suppliers.

Here's What You Can Expect to be Doing

The role will be varied and you will help us cover a wide range of priorities including supplier statement reconciliation, setting up new suppliers and making payments via Bacs and CHAPS. Other duties will include:

• Matching of invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes via both the Imscan system and manually
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to payments to suppliers
• Liaising with suppliers regarding disputed claims together with other departments of the Company
• Posting/Allocating payments

A Few Things About You

While we are committed to providing full training and support, some Purchase Ledger experience would be desirable. We would also be delighted if you could demonstrate:

• Good communication skills including over the telephone
• To be able to work on own initiative
• To be able to organise their workload and continuously meet deadlines
• To be able to work effectively as part of a team, providing cover where necessary.

Why Join Us?

James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 50 years!

To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we look after our people, they will look after us.

Loyalty Pay - Celebrate your work anniversary with a little extra! You'll earn an additional £0.25 per hour over the financial year, with the hourly amount increasing the longer you stay with us. Your total is paid as a lump sum in the month following your anniversary.

20% Staff Discount - Enjoy 20% off your shopping in our company-owned SPAR stores - perfect for those everyday essentials and treats.

Annual Leave - Start with a generous 30 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Entitlement increases with length of service, rewarding your continued commitment.

Health & Wellbeing - All colleagues can access our on-site registered nurses and physiotherapist at Bowland View for confidential support. We also run a year-round programme of health and wellbeing initiatives covering physical, mental, and lifestyle topics.

Company Sick Pay - We offer a Company Sick Pay scheme to support you during periods of ill health, providing peace of mind when you need it most.

Pension & Life Insurance - You will be enrolled into the Nest pension scheme. After two years of service, you will also receive life insurance cover, offering added security for you and your loved ones.

Free Onsite Parking - All colleagues have access to free onsite parking, making your commute more convenient and cost-effective.

Learning & Development - Whether you're looking to build your career or gain new skills, our in-house team will support you with fully funded, accredited training and industry-recognised qualifications.

Grocery Aid Support - Access free, confidential, 24/7 support through Grocery Aid - offering expert advice and help on everything from mental health and financial concerns to legal issues and family support.

For more information about us and the benefits we offer, please head over to our careers page.

Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.

James Hall Head Office, SPAR Distribution Centre, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom