Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Manchester City Centre seeks a detail-oriented Finance Assistant for a part-time role. Offering 20 flexible hours per week, the successful candidate will support the finance team with tasks like purchase ledger management, query resolution, and credit control. Experience in finance is essential. The role provides competitive compensation and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Central office location

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger and credit control is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and entry of purchase invoices.
• Handle supplier queries and discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate variances.
• Monitor outstanding balances and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with month-end processes and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Job Advert: Part-Time - Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Manchester City Centre
Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible, Monday‑Friday)
Salary: £27,000‑£28,000 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our team in Manchester City Centre. This part-time role offers flexibility across the working week, making it ideal for someone looking to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.

Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the finance function with a variety of tasks, including:

• Purchase Ledger Management
  • Accurate entry of purchase invoices into the ledger
  • Ensuring all transactions are coded correctly and processed on time
• Query Resolution
  • Handling supplier queries promptly and professionally
  • Liaising with internal teams to resolve discrepancies
• Statement Reconciliations
  • Reconciling supplier statements against company records
  • Investigating and correcting variances
• Credit Control
  • Monitoring outstanding balances and ensuring timely payments
  • Communicating with clients and suppliers to maintain healthy cash flow
• General Finance Support
  • Assisting with month‑end processes
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad‑hoc tasks

Candidate Profile

• Has experience in purchase ledger and credit control
• Possesses strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Communicates effectively with suppliers and colleagues
• Is organised, proactive, and able to manage their own workload
• Enjoys working flexibly within a supportive team environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£27,000‑£28,000 pro rata)
• Flexible working hours (20 hours per week, Monday‑Friday)
• Central Manchester office location with excellent transport links
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

? If you're ready to bring your finance skills to a dynamic team while enjoying flexibility and balance, we'd love to hear from you