Purchase Ledger Clerk

Michael Page; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Bolton to manage day-to-day invoice and payment processing within the finance team.

You will match POs to invoices, prepare payment runs, and maintain supplier records while supporting month-end reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing invoices and payments within a finance team.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive in resolving supplier queries and issues.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure payments are authorised.
• Maintain and update supplier accounts and records.
• Handle supplier queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist with month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures.
• Support the team with general administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Supplier query resolution

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Bolton, you'll handle the day-to-day processing of invoices and payments. Your work will help keep the accounting and finance operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Client Details

A company based in Bolton that is successfully growing. You will be part of a successful and vibrant finance team.

Description

• Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure all payments are authorised.
• Maintain and update supplier accounts and records.
• Handle supplier queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Credit Card Reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures.
• Support the team with general administrative tasks as required.

Profile

A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk should have:

• Experience in processing invoices and payments within a finance team.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with accounting software and Excel.
• A proactive approach to resolving queries and issues.

Job Offer

• Salary between 27,000 to 30,000 dependent upon experience.
• Temporary position.

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