At a Glance
- Tasks: Process purchase invoices, manage supplier accounts, and resolve payment queries.
- Company: A growing services business in Cheetham Hill with a dynamic finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and a motivated work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a professional finance environment.
- Why this job: Join a busy finance team and develop your skills in a supportive setting.
- Qualifications: 12 months of purchase ledger experience and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 25425 - 31075 £ per year.
My client is a growing services business based in the Cheetham Hill area.
They are looking for an organised and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 months’ experience working within a purchase ledger/accounts payable environment and be confident managing the purchase ledger process from invoice receipt through to payment.
This is a fully office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a busy finance team and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.
The Purchase Ledger Clerk will be responsible for
- Processing and coding purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery
- Checking invoices for accuracy, VAT and correct supplier details
- Inputting invoices onto the accounting system
- Processing credit notes and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Dealing with supplier queries by telephone and email
- Maintaining accurate supplier account records
- Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
- Obtaining approval for invoices where required
- Monitoring outstanding invoices and aged creditors
- Ensuring invoices are processed within agreed timescales
- Liaising with internal departments regarding purchase orders, invoices and approvals
- Assisting with month-end purchase ledger procedures
- Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts administration
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Ensuring all purchase ledger processes comply with company procedures and controls
The right candidate will
- Have at least 12 months’ practical purchase ledger/accounts payable experience
- Has a good understanding of the full purchase ledger process
- Is confident processing a high volume of invoices
- Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Is comfortable dealing with suppliers and resolving queries
- Has good communication and organisational skills
- Can manage their own workload and meet deadlines
- Is confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting/finance systems
- Works well as part of a team
- Is reliable, professional and keen to develop within a finance environment
In return this role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a motivated environment
Purchase Ledger Clerk in Salford employer: Belinda Roberts Ltd
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