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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Posted: 18/11/25
Recruiter:Service Care Solutions
Reference:3029507131
Type:Permanent
Salary:£25,000 Annual
Location:City, Manchester
Description: Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Manchester, M1 5AN
Salary: 25,000

Service Care are delighted to be working with a long standing Legal client of ours to support wit the recruitment of a Purchase Ledger Clerk. As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a vital role in supporting the finance team by ensuring accurate and timely management of financial records for suppliers and purchases. Your work will help maintain smooth business operations by processing financial information correctly, supporting timely payments, and improving efficiency across the department.
Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Process invoices accurately and post to nominal and client ledgers.
  • Record all direct debits and regular payments onto the system.
  • Match invoices and credit notes to purchase orders and delivery notes.
  • Investigate and resolve invoice queries or discrepancies promptly.
  • Prepare and process supplier payments, ensuring proper authorization.
  • Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing details within the purchase ledger.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and keep accounts up to date.
  • Maintain accurate records of transactions and supporting documentation.
  • Update cashflow with supplier payments.
  • Liaise with the finance team, internal stakeholders, banks, and suppliers.
  • Prepare monthly creditors reports and perform reconciliations.
  • Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required.
  • Ensure filing and documentation are kept up to date.

Skills & Requirements:
  • Previous experience in Accounts Payable or as a Finance Assistant.
  • Experience in the legal sector is advantageous but not essential.
  • Strong academic background.
  • Willingness to learn all areas of finance, including billing, invoicing, and purchase orders.
  • Excellent telephone and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work to deadlines and as part of a team.
  • Competent technical and IT skills, including Excel

Benefits
  • Base salary 25,000 (35 hour working week)
  • 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and your birthday off after one year.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Supportive team culture with a focus on professional development.
  • Opportunities for progression within a respected and growing organisation.

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Purchase Ledger Clerk vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Taylor Townsend via email, (url removed), or via phone on (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.

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