Purchase Ledger Clerk

I am working with a growing and highly successful service-based business based in Swinton. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a high-volume purchase ledger environment and is looking for a role where they can develop their skills and progress within a growing business.

As Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently. You will report to the Head of Finance.

You will be joining a fast-paced finance team and will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a high-volume purchase ledger
• Processing a large volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, coding and posting invoices
• Processing supplier payments
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Dealing with supplier queries by telephone and email
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
• Preparing payment runs
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Ensuring invoices are authorised in line with company procedures
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier records
• Supporting the wider finance team as required
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies

The right candidate for the role will have;

My client is looking for someone who has previous experience working within a busy, high-volume purchase ledger environment and is confident managing their own workload.

You will ideally have:

• Previous purchase ledger experience
• Experience working with high volumes of invoices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Excel skills and general IT Skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership
• Experience of working within a finance team

In return this is;

• Excellent opportunity to join a growing and successful business
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the company grows
• Varied and interesting finance role
• Supportive and friendly finance team
• Opportunity to develop your wider finance skills
• Stable, permanent position
• Excellent Swinton location - this role is office based