Purchase Ledger

Michael Page; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after training

Permanent position in Wrexham

FMCG industry

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a proactive Purchase Ledger specialist to own end-to-end AP processes in a busy, manufacturing-focused environment in Wrexham. You will manage high volumes of invoices, match against POs, and ensure timely payments while maintaining ledger integrity.

You will collaborate with procurement, operations and logistics, driving continuous improvement and delivering accurate reporting. Hybrid working is available after training, with a permanent position in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Experience in a high-volume transactional finance environment.
• Experience of OCR processes.
• Knowledge of the full procure-to-pay cycle.
• Strong reconciliation and query-resolution skills.
• Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance data.
• Excellent organisational skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes using integrated systems.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts, allocate payments and credit notes.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries promptly.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function.

Skills

Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

High-volume finance environment

OCR processes

Procure-to-Pay cycle

Reconciliation & query resolution

ERP / Integrated finance systems

Excel & finance data analysis

Organisational & team-focused

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Wrexham operating within a fast-paced supply chain environment. Supporting major customers across the UK, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, operational excellence, and employee retention.

Client Details

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business where no two days are the same, working alongside a supportive management team who value collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development. Reporting into the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you'll take responsibility for the end-to-end purchase ledger process for a key business unit, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining exceptional ledger integrity. Working closely with procurement, operations, logistics, and supply chain teams, you'll become a go-to person for invoice management, supplier reconciliations, and query resolution.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger will be:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes using integrated systems
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts, allocating payments and credit notes
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries promptly
• Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations and identifying discrepancies
• Assisting with month-end close activities and reporting requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function

Profile

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering accurate work.

You'll ideally bring:

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable
• Experience working within a high-volume transactional finance environment
• Experience of OCR processes
• Knowledge of the full procure-to-pay cycle
• Strong reconciliation and query-resolution skills
• Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance data
• Excellent organisational skills and a positive, team-focused attitude

Job Offer

Our client will offer you:

• Permanent position in Wrexham within the FMCG industry.
• Salary up to £32,000 DOE
• Additional company benefits provided.
• Hybrid working once training, offering up to 2 day a week from home
• Flexible start and finish time

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.