Purchase Ledger Clerk

Pickles Recruitment; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a candidate for a purchase ledger processing role. The successful candidate will manage the entire purchase ledger process, handling invoices and supplier accounts. This is a flexible role offering £15 per hour, with an initial 3-month contract and potential for permanence. Ideal applicants should have experience in similar roles and a professional telephone manner.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to manage foreign currency transactions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full purchase ledger process.
• Matching, checking, coding invoices and delivery notes.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing accounts.
• Processing high volumes of invoices efficiently.

Skills

Polite & professional telephone manner

Experience working in a team

Experience in similar role

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

To be responsible for the full purchase ledger process, from purchase orders through to invoices, payments and reconciliation.

This is a long term temporary initial 3 month contract through Pickles Recruitment with a view to go permanent.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Matching, checking, coding invoices and delivery notes.
• Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Processing invoices, credit, payments & refunds.
• Making payments via BACS, SEPA & transfer.
• Foreign currency calculations.
• Review an aged creditor listing weekly and maintaining correct balances.
• Dealing with purchase order stock call off's and price queries.
• Processing staff expenses.
• Intercompany reconciliations.
• Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries.
• Ad hoc duties.
• Managing purchase order stock call-offs and resolving price queries.
• Accurate matching of goods received notes to invoices—essential for production inventory control.
• Posting deposit and prepayment invoices for call-off orders.
• Liaising with the purchasing team to resolve discrepancies in purchase order call-offs or invoice pricing.
• Conducting GRNI reconciliations.
• Performing 3-way matching, checking, and coding invoices and delivery notes.
• Processing high volumes of invoices efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
• Handling foreign currency calculations.
• Understanding and managing an aged creditor report.

Essential Criteria

• Polite & professional telephone manner.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience working within a similar role.

Desirable Criteria

• Working in foreign currency.
• Experience of working with an ERP system.
• Basic Excel proficiency.

Hours and Pay

£15 per hour - Flexible with hours, part time - full time