Purchase Ledger Clerk

Forrest Recruitment; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently seeking a proactive and detail-focused Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant in Cheadle. The chosen candidate will work with Xero to process invoices, manage supplier queries, and support month-end processes. This is a temporary position that requires immediate availability from Monday to Friday. Strong experience with Xero is essential for ensuring accurate financial management. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing high volumes of invoices accurately using Xero.
• Ability to reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Capability to prepare payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of invoices accurately using Xero.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and records.
• Manage supplier queries professionally via phone and email.
• Support month-end processes, including reconciliations within Xero.
• Maintain organised and accurate financial filing systems.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Detail-oriented

Strong Xero experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Heald Green - Temp Ongoing - immediate start - Up To £15ph

Our client is a well-established business based near Heald Green, is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant with strong Xero experience. This is a temporary ongoing role ideal for someone who can quickly integrate into a busy finance team and support the smooth running of daily accounts tasks. This role will see you working Monday to Friday, and is an immediate start.

Duties include

• Process high volumes of invoices accurately using Xero
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and records
• Manage supplier queries professionally via phone and email
• Support month-end processes, including reconciliations within Xero
• Maintain organised and accurate financial filing systems

Send us your CV and call Caitlin on (phone number removed) to have a confidential discussion about the role further.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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