Purchase Ledger Clerk

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