Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk / £28,000 – £32,000 DOE + Benefits / Manchester / Hybrid Working / Permanent Role / Career Progression

Purchase Ledger Clerk Benefits

• Competitive Salary of £28,000 – £32,000 DOE

• Hybrid Working

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

• Company Pension Scheme

• Annual Salary Reviews

• Modern Manchester Office

• Supportive Finance Team

• Genuine Career Development Opportunities

NC Associates are working in partnership with a well-established and growing business based in Manchester to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a busy and supportive finance team with genuine opportunities to develop their career.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, whilst maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently

• Matching invoices against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies

• Coding and posting invoices to the correct nominal accounts

• Preparing supplier payment runs and processing payments

• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items

• Responding to supplier queries and resolving invoice issues

• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records

• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts

• Assisting with month-end procedures and purchase ledger reconciliations

• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required

• Identifying opportunities to improve purchase ledger processes and controls

Purchase Ledger Clerk Experience Required

To be successful in your application, you must have the following:

• Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role

• Experience processing a high volume of invoices

• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes from invoice through to payment

• Strong reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail

• Good Microsoft Excel skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and internal teams

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Experience using an ERP or accounting system

• Experience working within a high-volume finance environment

• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

• Experience assisting with month-end processes

What’s on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a successful and growing business where you will play an important role within the finance function. The business offers a supportive working environment, hybrid working and genuine opportunities to develop your finance career.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply today or contact Tom Crouch at tom.crouch@ncassociates.co.uk for further information.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

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