Purchase Ledger Assistant

Mpeople Recruitment North West; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger in Rochdale. The role involves processing invoices, managing supplier payments, and reconciling ledgers. Candidates should have some administrative experience in accountancy, strong numerical and communication skills, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a salary ranging from £24,000 to £28,000 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Some administrative experience within accountancy and finance is essential.
• Must be forward-thinking, proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage payments to suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers via phone and email.
• Reconcile ledgers and manage penalty charge notices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IT savvy

Numerical skills

Job description

Mpeople Recruitment are currently seeking a detail-orientated and experienced Purchase Ledger on behalf of our well-established client in Rochdale.

• Location: Rochdale (OL16)
• Hours of work: 08.30-17.00, Monday to Friday
• Salary: 24,000 - 28,000 per annum dependent on experience

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Purchase ledger duties: processing invoices and regularly making payments to a variety of supplies and business stakeholders
• Liaising with suppliers via telephone and email
• Managing penalty charge notices - due to the business having a large volume of hire cars, the business get a number of penalty charge notices that need need investigating, allocating to drivers and customers, and charging accordingly
• Reconciling ledgers
• Monitoring accounts email inbox, and answering incoming calls to the accounts line and forwarding as necessary
• Supporting the rest of the accounts team with administrative work as needed

The required traits, skills, and background:

• Some administrative experience within accountancy and finance is essential for this role
• Forward thinking, problem-solving and proactive
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy within fast-paced environments
• IT savvy, and a strong systems user
• Strong numerical and literacy skills
• A helpful team player
• Good communication skills

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