Accounts Payable Clerk

RG Consultancy; Wigan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Consultancy are partnering with a Wigan-based SME to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a small but growing finance team. You will take ownership of the purchase ledger and report to the Finance Manager.

This role focuses on processing invoices, matching and coding, supplier statements and month-end support, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable essential.
• AAT qualification or studying advantageous.
• Strong MS Excel and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and post a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Match, code and verify invoices against purchase orders as required.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure timely payments.
• Respond to supplier and internal payment/invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger and support month-end processes.
• Assist the finance team with general accounts administration.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

ERP system

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a fantastic SME based in Wigan who are recruiting an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk due to company growth and busier work load. This is a great opportunity to join a small but growing finance team, take ownership of the Purchase Ledger and report into the Finance Manager

Role Responsibility

• Process and post a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Match, code and verify invoices against purchase orders where required
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies
• Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure payments are made in line with agreed terms
• Deal with supplier and internal queries relating to invoices and payments
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records and support month-end processes
• Assist the finance team with general accounts administration as required

Person Specification

• Experience working within a Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable or similar role is essential
• An AAT qualification or working towards would be an advantage
• Strong MS Excel, systems and IT skills