Purchase Ledger Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Serving the aviation industry since 1985, Avtrade is a leading global aircraft component service provider to the aviation industry, specialising in bespoke aircraft Component and Support Solutions.

With a UK Headquarters and global offices in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Miami and China, we provide an extensive range of services through local support and dedicated account management to customers worldwide.

Benefits of working for Avtrade

• 25 days holiday
• BUPA
• Cycle to work
• Company events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Departmental BBQs
• Unlimited hot and cold drinks
• Free EV charging points and free parking
• Enhanced sick pay (subject to length of service)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to length of service)
• Games room (Xbox, TV and alternatives to unwind)
• Employees career and progression is high on the agenda
• Ongoing training and regular reviews provide an opportunity for our employees to discuss their career paths

This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week. The role is being offered on a fixed-term maternity cover contract for up to 12 months.

Function

To take responsibility of monitoring the accounts email box throughout the day and helping the Purchase Ledger Team with the processing of the supplier invoices to help the team achieve on time payment of supplier accounts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the accounts email box throughout the day
• Approve invoices in Avnet (an inhouse intranet used by Accounts for processing invoices) and export invoices into accounting system (Microsoft Business Central)
• Ensure supplier records are kept up to date in Business Central
• Ensure targets and objectives are achieved in accordance with appraisals
• Speak to suppliers to confirm bank details and for other requests as required
• Assist the purchase Ledger team with other adhoc tasks as required

Requirements

• Previous Purchase ledger experience preferred but not essential
• Ability to work on own initiative and as an effective team member
• Numerate, accurate with the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central or Quantum is preferable but not required
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
• Strong organisation and administration skills with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to work in a busy environment
• Excellent communication skills at all levels both written and verbal
• Good computer literacy, with working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Confident telephone manner

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to commence employment during the second week of September 2026. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position for up to 12 months.

Reeds Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JQ United Kingdom