Purchase Ledger

Michael Page; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary role

Industry experience

Supportive environment

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger role in Knottingley, in the industrial/manufacturing sector. This temporary position focuses on processing a high volume of invoices and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.

You will handle input, BACS payments, and full accounts payable duties, supporting the wider finance team in a fast-paced environment. Experience in AP and Excel is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Confident and able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with sales ledger is an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of finance systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices (1000+ per month)
• Manually input invoices onto the system with accuracy
• Manage BACS payment runs
• Maintain a clean and accurate purchase ledger
• Handle full end-to-end accounts payable responsibilities
• Support the wider finance team as needed

Skills

Invoicing

Attention to detail

High-volume processing

End-to-end AP

MS Excel

Tools

Finance system(s)

Job description

Overview

This Purchase Ledger role is located in Knottingley and is part of the industrial/manufacturing sector. It is a temporary opportunity that focuses on managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.

Client Details

The employer is a small‑sized organization within the industrial/manufacturing industry, focused on precision and operational efficiency. They maintain high standards in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices (1000+ per month)
• Manually input invoices onto the system with accuracy
• Manage BACS payment runs
• Maintain a clean and accurate purchase ledger
• Handle full end‑to‑end accounts payable responsibilities
• Support the wider finance team as needed

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Confident and able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Experience with sales ledger is an advantage
• Good working knowledge of finance systems and Excel

Job Offer

• Temporary role within the Knottingley area
• Opportunity to gain experience in the industrial/manufacturing sector
• Supportive working environment focused on accuracy and efficiency