Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger & Credit Control

hireful.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

hireful. is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Manchester to join our established finance team. The role covers Purchase Ledger and Credit Control, with reporting to the Finance Team and dotted line to the Site Managing Director. You will maintain accurate records, support cash flow and build strong supplier and customer relationships.

The position requires accounting experience, strong Excel/IT skills, and Kerridge/Autoline proficiency. The role is based on-site in Manchester with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, purchase ledger and credit control.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills.
• Kerridge/Autoline experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile supplier invoices, match purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, prepare payment runs.
• Monitor customer accounts, chase outstanding debt and handle queries.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate records; ensure issues are resolved.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

Kerridge

Autoline

Job description

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: £26,436.80 per annum
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

Are you an organised and detail-driven finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and keeping things running smoothly? We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our established Manchester team in this varied role covering both Purchase Ledger and Credit Control.

Reporting to the wider Finance Team, with a dotted line to the Site Managing Director, you'll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cash flow and building strong relationships with both customers and suppliers.

You'll be responsible for processing and reconciling supplier invoices, matching purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, preparing payment runs, monitoring customer accounts, chasing outstanding debt and handling account queries professionally. You'll also produce reports, maintain accurate records and ensure issues are followed through to resolution.

We're preferably looking for someone with previous accounts, purchase ledger and credit control experience, excellent Excel and IT skills, and proven Kerridge/Autoline expertise. You'll be highly organised, resilient and confident managing competing priorities, with the communication skills to handle challenging conversations while maintaining excellent customer and supplier relationships.

This opportunity could suit someone currently working as an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable Assistant or Finance Administrator. Like what you see?