Purchase Ledger Clerk

Axon Moore; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing business in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, strong numerical and organizational skills, and a diligent, proactive attitude. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £28,000-£30,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free parking onsite

25 days plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach.
• Well organised and self-motivated with effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling and posting stock invoices.
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Preparing and completing weekly payment runs.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Team player

Flexible nature

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk | £28,000- £30,000 | Blackburn | Excellent working culture |Fantastic benefits package | 25 Days plus Bank Holidays

Axon Moore is working in partnership with a highly-successful manufacturing business based in Blackburn which has witnessed significant growth in recent years, and as such, are seeking an assured Purchase Ledger Clerk who is able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

This role will be well suited to an experienced and personable candidate who possesses exceptional organisational, numerical and computer skills, is able to communicate confidently and is capable of building long-lasting working relationships.

Key Responsibilities and Duties :

• Reconciling and posting stock invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Processing credit notes
• Preparing and completing weekly payment runs
• Responding to all stakeholder queries
• Posting bank transactions daily to assist with cash forecasts
• Ensure POs approved and raised in a timely manner
• Completing month end tasks relevant to Accounts Payable
• Any other finance related transactional postings

Required Skills and Experience :

• At least two years’ experience in a similar role
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
• Boast a tenacious, problem-solving attitude
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well organised and self-motivated with an ability to prioritise and manage own time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible nature

Benefits and Package :

• Starting salary up to £30,000
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking onsite
• Plus many more exciting benefits

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