Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk

Anderson Wright Consulting; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Birthday off

Potential company bonus

Excellent career development

Job summary

Anderson Wright Consulting is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk for a full-time role in Sandbach, Cheshire. You will process supplier invoices, reconcile accounts, and coordinate payments within an established finance team.

The ideal candidate will have strong SAP/Excel experience, attention to detail, and the ability to liaise with internal departments and suppliers. Excellent benefits support development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role.
• Experience processing medium to high volumes of purchase invoices.
• Experience with purchase ledger processes, invoice matching and supplier reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting software, ideally SAP.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confident liaising with suppliers and internal departments.
• Proactive and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and records.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Distribute unmatched invoices to regional offices for approval and coordinate responses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding differences.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of supplier payments.
• Facilitate urgent payments to shipping lines when required.
• Liaise with international offices and suppliers regarding invoices and payments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.
• Work closely with the Senior Accounts Assistant to ensure invoices are processed and paid within timescales.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company procedures.

Skills

Accounts knowledge

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK SANDBACH

Location: Sandbach, Cheshire (commutable from Crewe, Middlewich, Holmes Chapel and Congleton)
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm or 9:00am 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Benefits: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off, potential company bonus and excellent career development opportunities.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK THE OPPORTUNITY

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a successful, well-established and growing business based in Sandbach, Cheshire.

Our client is a market leader in its industry, with over 20 years of continued growth and success. They pride themselves on providing an excellent working environment where employees are valued, supported and recognised for their contributions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant with a strong purchase ledger background to join a friendly, supportive finance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, coordinating payments and supporting the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.

• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and relevant records.

• Investigate invoice discrepancies and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.

• Distribute unmatched invoices to regional offices for approval and coordinate responses.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding differences.

• Assist with the preparation and coordination of supplier payments.

• Facilitate urgent payments to shipping lines when required.

• Liaise with international offices and suppliers regarding invoices and payments.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records.

• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.

• Work closely with the Senior Accounts Assistant to ensure invoices are processed and paid within agreed timescales.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company procedures.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger position is essential.

• Experience processing medium to high volumes of purchase invoices.

• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes, invoice matching and supplier reconciliations.

• Experience using accounting software, ideally SAP.

• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to organise workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal departments.

• A proactive, flexible and professional approach to work.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.

Desirable:

• Previous experience using SAP.

• Experience working within a business with international operations.

• Previous DBS check or willingness to undergo one if required.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT BENEFITS AND PACKAGE

Our client offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including:

• Monday to Friday working no weekends

• Choice of working hours: 8:30am 4:30pm or 9:00am 5:00pm

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• An additional day off for your birthday

• Opportunity to participate in a company-related bonus scheme

• Excellent ongoing training and professional development

• Career progression opportunities within an established business

• Cycle to work scheme

• Company and departmental social events

• Friendly, supportive and welcoming working environment

• Convenient Sandbach location with easy access to the town centre and railway station