Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

Mpeople; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 27k

Mon-Fri

Flexible hours

Development opportunities

Job summary

Mpeople Recruitment are partnering with a client to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a busy Finance team in the UK. The role covers key purchase ledger activities, invoices, approvals, payments and supplier accounts, with scope for improvement of processes.

The ideal candidate has around two years in accounts payable, strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Monday–Friday with flexible start times and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in Accounts/Finance environment.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and accounts payable processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and handling financial data.
• Experience with supplier queries and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and enter entries into the finance system.
• Monitor invoice approvals and ensure authorisation.
• Prepare and process supplier payments (BACS and cheques).
• Maintain supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Assist with administration of multi-currency bank accounts.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Mpeople Recruitment are working in partnership with our client to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy and established Finance team.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of key purchase ledger activities whilst supporting the wider finance function. The successful candidate will have previous experience within an accounts or finance environment, with a good understanding of accounts payable processes and a keen eye for detail.

The Role

Working as part of the Finance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry onto the finance system.
• Monitoring invoice approvals and ensuring all invoices have the appropriate authorisation.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments, including BACS and cheque payments.
• Creating and maintaining supplier accounts, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Acting as a point of contact for supplier queries and resolving payment or invoice discrepancies.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any differences.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and cashbook postings.
• Supporting the administration of multi-currency bank accounts.
• Assisting with month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline existing finance processes.
• Providing general administrative and accounting support to the wider Finance team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident working in a finance environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable role (approximately 2 years minimum).
• A good understanding of purchase ledger and accounts payable processes.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £27,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• The opportunity to develop your finance experience within a supportive Finance team.
• A varied position with exposure to wider accounting and finance activities.

If you have previous experience in accounts payable or a general finance role and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.