Purchase Ledger Clerk

Forge Talent Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity Backed professional services firm in Bolton is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support their finance team. The role involves managing the accounts payable ledger with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and effective communication. This position offers hybrid working, competitive salary up to £31,000, and enhanced benefits such as a pension scheme and flexible start times.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Flexible start time

Wellbeing hub

Company social events

Progression scheme

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk/Purchase Ledger Clerk.
• Proficiency in financial systems and strong knowledge of accounts payable processes.
• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all areas of the Accounts Payable ledger, including processing bills.
• Ensure compliance on purchase orders and reconcile statements.
• Oversee the accounts payable inbox and handle inquiries efficiently.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Time management

Tools

ERP platforms

Invoice processing tools

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk / Hybrid Working / Enhanced Benefits / Accounts Payable

Location: Bolton

Salary: Up to £31,000 (Dependant on experience)

Hybrid working: 2 days working from home

Forge Talent is partnering with a leading Private Equity Backed professional services firm in Bolton to recruit an Purchase Ledger Clerkfor their growing finance team.

This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys refining processes within an expanding team.

If you're someone who seeks constant growth, loves tackling challenges, and wants to be part of a rapidly growing business, this is your chance to make an impact.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Responsibilities:

• Assist with all areas of the Accounts Payable ledger, including processing bills
• Ensuring compliance on purchase orders and reconciling statements
• High volume of purchase invoices and experience with payment runs
• Maintain accurate financial records to support audit and compliance functions.
• Managing of the creditor ledger
• Overseeing the accounts payable inbox, handling inquiries, and resolving issues efficiently
• Ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances
• Providing ad-hoc reports as needed
• Monthly bank reconciliation
  
  

Purchase Ledger Clerk Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in as an Accounts Payable Clerk/ Purchase ledger Clerk
• Previous experience running a high-volume, efficient, and accurate Accounts Payable ledger
• Proficiency in financial systems, including ERP platforms and invoice processing tools
• Strong knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables and formulas)
• In-depth understanding of accounts payable processes
• Experience working in a rapidly growing business
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage own workload and time effectively
• Looking to grow and advance in an Accounts Payable career

What’s on Offer:

• Up to £31,000 (Dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working (2 days working from home)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible start time
• Wellbeing hub
• Company social events
• Progression scheme

This role is ideal for someone who has a solid background in Accounts Payable and wants to join a company that values and invests in their team.