Purchase Ledger

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. in Manchester City Centre is seeking an Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger Clerk to support high-volume supplier invoicing and month-end processes. This role requires at least 1 year of experience and a strong eye for detail, with proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as Sage and Xero.

Immediate start with a clear path to permanence. You will process invoices, code and batch entries, reconcile statements, and assist with payment runs while liaising with

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or SAP.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices with precision and speed.
• Match, batch, and code invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain accurate records and support month-end processes.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoicing

Excel

Sage/Xero

Tools

Sage

Xero

SAP

Job description

Immediate start, ongoing duration with strong view to a perm role within.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices with precision and speed
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Preparing payment runs and ensuring timely payments
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting month-end processes
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers
• Minimum 1 year experience in Purchase Ledger/ Accounts Payable
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP)
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude

Purchase Ledger Manchester City Centre