Import Purchase Ledger Specialist

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is seeking an experienced Import Purchase Ledger professional to join our finance team in Middleton. You will manage the purchase ledger for imported goods, ensure invoices are processed accurately, and supplier accounts are kept up to date.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisation, and experience with purchase ledgers, imports, freight or international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role.
• Experience dealing with import invoices or international suppliers is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders, goods received notes and supporting documentation.
• Managing supplier accounts and ensuring statements are regularly reconciled.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and queries.
• Processing invoices relating to imported goods, freight, customs, duties and shipping costs.
• Working closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents and internal departments.
• Ensuring import-related costs are correctly allocated to the relevant invoices/orders.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Reconciling purchase ledger balances and resolving outstanding items.
• Monitoring aged creditors and ensuring invoices are paid within agreed terms.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and purchase ledger reporting.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier records.
• Responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required.
• Ensuring all processes comply with company policies and financial procedures.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is seeking an experienced Import Purchase Ledger professional to join our finance team in Middleton. You will manage the purchase ledger for imported goods, ensure invoices are processed accurately, and supplier accounts are kept up to date.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisation, and experience with purchase ledgers, imports, freight or international suppliers.