Purchase Ledger Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Heywood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

28 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Free parking on site

Friendly environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Credit union access

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Heywood is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team. You will manage supplier invoices, process payments and maintain accurate ledgers.

The role offers flexible start times, 28 days leave, on-site parking and a supportive environment with an Employee Assistance Programme and access to a credit union.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and finance systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Respond to and resolve supplier and internal account queries.
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and keep ledgers accurate.
• Monitor and maintain debit and credit balances.
• Maintain purchase orders and closures.
• Provide additional support across the finance function.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Office

Communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Workday exposure

Job description

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team in Heywood.

This position plays a key role in ensuring supplier payments and account records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing the processing of supplier invoices and credit notes
• Responding to and resolving supplier and internal account queries
• Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating discrepancies and ensuring ledgers remain accurate
• Monitoring and maintaining debit and credit balances
• Completing purchase order maintenance and closures
• Providing additional support across the finance function where required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position
• Confident using Microsoft Office and finance systems
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Customer‑focused approach with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Exposure to Workday or AI‑driven technology would be beneficial

What you'll get in return

• Hours of Work Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours allowing start times between 7:00am and 10:00am and finish times between 2:30pm and 6:00pm.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to increase entitlement through length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional leave to be bought
• Free parking available on site
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and wellbeing services 24/7
• Access to favourable savings and loan options through a partnered credit union
• This role would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking a stable opportunity within a supportive business that offers flexibility, strong employee benefits and a positive team culture.