At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase invoices, supplier payments, and month-end reconciliations using Xero.
- Company: Established business in Salford offering hybrid working.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate with potential for permanent position and immediate start.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic finance team and make an impact from day one.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchase ledger and proficiency in Xero required.
The predicted salary is between 17.5 - 17.5 £ per hour.
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TEMPORARY PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £15.40 to £17.50 per hour + Immediate Start
Contract: Temporary with potential to become permanent
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're partnering with a well-established business in Salford that is looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant on an immediate temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Purchase Ledger experience and Xero knowledge who can hit the ground running.
THE PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
- Processing high volumes of purchase invoices using Xero, ensuring accurate coding, matching and authorisation
- Managing the purchase ledger from invoice receipt through to supplier payment
- Reconciling supplier statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding queries
- Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are processed within agreed terms
- Maintaining supplier records and liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding queries
- Recording daily sales transactions from various revenue streams, ensuring accurate allocation and reconciliation
- Clearing an existing backlog of purchase ledger transactions and outstanding finance administration
- Completing month-end ledger reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties
THE PERSON:
- Experience within a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable role
- Strong Purchase Ledger experience, including high-volume invoice processing, is essential
- Confident using Xero independently is essential
- Good Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations and financial data
- Sales Ledger and month-end reconciliation experience would be advantageous
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to hit the ground running
- Available to start immediately or at short notice following a video interview
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration. Immediate start - video interviews being arranged.
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