Purchase Ledger Clerk

Michael Page; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension

Generous annual leave

Company incentives

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly finance team in South Manchester. This role focuses on processing supplier invoices, matching against purchase orders and handling supplier queries, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

You'll work in a supportive environment offering hybrid working, a clear career path and generous benefits, including pension and competitive leave.

Qualifications

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Good Excel and accounting software skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing supplier queries and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
• Ensuring the purchase ledger is kept accurate and up to date
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel

Accounting software

Proactive approach

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: South Manchester
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly and supportive finance team based in South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who is looking to develop their career within a stable, professional environment.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Purchase Ledger Clerk will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing supplier queries and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
• Ensuring the purchase ledger is kept accurate and up to date
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required

Profile

A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk will have:

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Good Excel and accounting software skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team

Job Offer

• A salary of 28,000 - 30,000 per annum based on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension
• Company incentives
• Opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team
• Excellent opportunity for career development