At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase ledger, process invoices, and ensure timely payments.
- Company: Join a supportive finance team in a modern office environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a varied role.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Perfect for detail-oriented individuals looking to grow their finance career.
- Qualifications: Two years' experience in purchase ledger and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Salary: £27-29k
Location: Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
About the role
We're looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. You'll play a key role in managing the purchase ledger, making sure supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and accounts are kept up to date. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate work.
What's on offer
- Full-time, permanent position
- Supportive finance team
- Opportunity to develop your finance career
- Varied day-to-day responsibilities
- Modern office environment
What you'll be doing
- Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
- Check invoices have been authorised before processing.
- Prepare weekly supplier payment runs.
- Resolve supplier queries and invoice discrepancies.
- Reconcile supplier statements each month.
- Make sure supplier accounts are paid within agreed payment terms.
- Reconcile company credit card statements and post monthly journals.
- Process staff expenses and sales agent commission payments.
- Review the monthly aged creditors report.
- Support the wider finance team with general finance administration.
What we're looking for
Essential- At least two years' experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
- Good understanding of purchase ledger processes.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good communication skills with the confidence to deal with suppliers.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience using Medius AP.
- Experience using other accounts payable software.
- Experience working within a busy finance department.
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