Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger

Mpeople; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpeople Recruitment are currently seeking an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance team in Oldham. The role focuses on processing invoices, payments and reconciliations to keep the purchase ledger accurate and up to date.

You will manage approvals, handle supplier queries, and support month-end processes. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in AP, excellent Excel skills, and ideally experience with Microsoft Dynamics BC.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices accurately and on time.
• Managing invoice approvals and ensuring the correct authorisation is in place.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments via BACS and cheque.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and handling supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Completing bank reconciliations and cashbook postings.
• Working with multi-currency bank accounts.
• Supporting month-end reporting.
• Helping improve and automate purchase ledger processes.
• Providing general support to the Finance team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Mpeople Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our client's Finance team.

• Salary: £27,000
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible start and finish times
• Location: Oldham (OL4)

The Accounts Payable Assistant will support the Finance function by managing the purchase ledger process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments and reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices accurately and on time.
• Managing invoice approvals and ensuring the correct authorisation is in place.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments via BACS and cheque.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and handling supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Completing bank reconciliations and cashbook postings.
• Working with multi-currency bank accounts.
• Supporting month-end reporting.
• Helping improve and automate purchase ledger processes.
• Providing general support to the Finance team as required.

Skills and Experience Required:

• 1-2 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work as part of a team.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.