Purchase Ledger Clerk

Michael Page (UK); Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bolton is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage the end-to-end accounts payable processes. The role involves processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and ensuring timely payments. The successful candidate will possess strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities, with opportunities for development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Generous holiday leave entitlement

Development opportunities

Pension

Private medical care

Employee discounts and vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Proficient in accounting systems and processing transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and managing purchase orders.
• Supplier reconciliation and preparing payment runs.
• Assisting with month-end close and financial records.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Job description

• Purchase Ledger Clerk - Bolton
• A fast growing, innovative and forward thinking business

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a large-scale firm operating in a thriving industry. Renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer satisfaction, this company boasts a wide-reaching influence across many sectors.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger Clerk will include:

• Processing invoices - Matching, coding, and entering supplier invoices into the system.
• Managing purchase orders -Ensuring invoices align with purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage PO approvals ensuring processes are adhered to which results in full compliance
• Supplier reconciliation - Verifying supplier statements and resolving any outstanding issues.
• Reconciling Supplier Accounts
• Setting up Vendors on accounts system
• Preparing payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid on time
• Processing employee expenses in line with company policy.
• Assisting with month-end close, accruals, and financial records.
• CIS & Compliance, CIS Monthly Returns, CIS Statements to be sent monthly to subcontractors
• Verifying subcontractors through the HMRC portal

The Successful Applicant

A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk should have:

• Previous experience managing end-to-end accounts payable processes
• Experience of accounting Systems, processing transactions and dealing with queries
• Proficient Excel Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work on your own as well as part of a team
• A resilient and confident self-starter
• Methodical and organised in their approach to work

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range of £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Hybrid / home working
• Generous holiday leave entitlement
• Development opportunities
• Pension
• Private medical care
• Company incentives including employee discounts and vouchers