Hybrid Purchase Ledger Clerk (Xero) – Immediate Start

Confidential

Salford

Hybrid

GBP 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Confidential in Salford, Greater Manchester is seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant with strong Xero and high-volume invoice processing experience. Hybrid working model, immediate start, with potential to become permanent.

Responsibilities include processing purchase invoices, supplier payments, reconciliations, and month-end activities while supporting the wider finance team. Candidates should be highly organized with excellent attention to detail and be available for

Qualifications

Experience in purchase ledger and high-volume invoice processing.
Confident using Xero independently.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations and financial data.

Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices using Xero, ensuring accurate coding, matching and authorisation.
Managing the purchase ledger from invoice receipt through to supplier payment.
Reconciling supplier statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding queries.
Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are processed within agreed terms.
Maintaining supplier records and liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding queries.
Recording daily sales transactions from various revenue streams, ensuring accurate allocation and reconciliation.
Clearing an existing backlog of purchase ledger transactions and outstanding finance administration.
Completing month-end ledger reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting.
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.