Purchase Ledger Assistant

Axon Moore; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Quarterly bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Axon Moore is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk in North Manchester to join a well-established finance team. The role offers hybrid working and full training, with the chance to develop knowledge of Accounts Payable.

Salary is £25,500 plus 10% quarterly bonus, taking total package to just over £28,000. The successful candidate will handle invoices, supplier statements, payments, and reconcile ledgers with support from an experienced manager.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable is desirable, but not essential.
• Entry-level candidates with a genuine interest in developing a career within AP can be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Organised and able to manage your workload effectively.
• Keen to learn and develop your understanding of Purchase Ledger.

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Allocating payments and ensuring supplier accounts are kept up to date.
• Monitoring the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to supplier queries.
• Assisting with payment runs and ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Maintaining accurate Purchase Ledger records.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with general administrative duties.
• Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Job description

Axon Moore is delighted to be recruiting for a fantastic business in North Manchester. Following a successful period of growth, we’re looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established and supportive finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career and develop their knowledge of Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable. Whilst some initial experience would be desirable, this role is also open to entry level candidates, with full training and support provided.Led by an exceptional manager, you’ll be supported to learn, develop and build a strong understanding of the Purchase Ledger function.

Location: North Manchester + Hybrid working

Salary: £25,500 + 10% quarterly bonus, taking the package to just over £28,000

Benefits: Hybrid working, quarterly bonus, full training and development opportunities

Main duties:

• Processing and posting purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Allocating payments and ensuring supplier accounts are kept up to date.
• Monitoring the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to supplier queries.
• Assisting with payment runs and ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Maintaining accurate Purchase Ledger records.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with general administrative duties.
• Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Person specification:

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable is desirable, but not essential.
• Entry-level candidates with a genuine interest in developing a career within AP can be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Organised and able to manage your workload effectively.
• Keen to learn and develop your understanding of Purchase Ledger.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can learn, develop and build a strong foundation within Accounts Payable, this could be a fantastic next step. With a great team, an exceptional manager and a genuinely positive working culture, there is plenty of scope to develop your skills and progress within the business.