Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hawthorn One; Haslingden; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in the UK is looking for a Purchase Ledger professional to join their finance team. The role involves managing non-stock invoices, handling a high volume daily, and working alongside another clerk to ensure smooth operations. Preferred candidates will have purchase ledger experience and value accuracy in a collaborative environment. The position offers a salary up to £26,000, flexible hours over 4 or 5 days with a hybrid working option, and a 5% matched pension.

Benefits

Up to £26,000 salary

Hybrid working

25 + bank holidays

5% matched pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all non-stock invoices and supplier queries.
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Collaborate with the finance team for effective operations.

Skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Finance administration

Team mentality

Accuracy

Communication skills

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Our client is a long-established manufacturing business based in the Rossendale area, recognised as a market leader within its specialist sector. With a strong heritage, a modern approach to production, and a reputation for quality, the company supplies a wide range of customers across the UK and internationally. They operate from well-invested facilities, use contemporary ERP and manufacturing systems, and are known for their stable, supportive working environment. As the business continues to grow, they’re looking to strengthen their finance team with a dedicated Purchase Ledger professional who can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The hours for this Purchase Ledger job can be negotiated from 30 hours, to full time hours working either 4 - 5 days.

Purchase Ledger Job

This Purchase Ledger job will take ownership of all non-stock invoices within a busy manufacturing finance team. Working on an ERP system, you’ll handle a high daily volume of invoices, accurately processing, coding and allocating costs while keeping supplier accounts up to date. You’ll manage supplier queries, reconcile statements, investigate discrepancies and work closely with budget holders to ensure invoices are approved on time.

The role involves supporting weekly and monthly payment runs, maintaining supplier records, and assisting with month-end tasks. You’ll work alongside another Purchase Ledger Clerk who manages the stock-related invoices, collaborating to keep the wider purchase ledger function running smoothly.

The Requirements

• This role suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, prides themselves on accuracy, and is confident working across departments and with external suppliers.
• You will ideally have Purchase Ledger experience, or Finance administration experience as a minimum.
• You must be friendly, kind, have a team mentality and be able to confidently communicate to all individuals.

The Benefits

• Salary : up to £26,000 (potentially some negotiation)
• Hours : 30 - 36.5 worked over 4 or 5 days
• Hybrid : 1 day at home with flexitime options also
• Pension : 5% matched
• Holidays : 25 + bank holidays.

Interviews will be held on Friday 19th December.