Purchase Ledger Clerk

NC Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Annual Salary Reviews

Modern Manchester Office

Supportive Finance Team

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

NC Associates is partnering with a growing Manchester-based business to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk. You will handle supplier invoices, payments, and maintain supplier relationships within a busy finance team. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path for career progression.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will ensure timely processing, accurate coding, and efficient payment runs while supporting month-end tasks and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes from invoice through to payment.
• Strong reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Code and post invoices to the correct nominal accounts.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and process payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve invoice issues.
• Maintain purchase ledger records and supplier accounts.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reconciliations.
• Support wider finance team with ad-hoc duties.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchase ledger processes and controls.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk / £28,000 – £32,000 DOE + Benefits / Manchester / Hybrid Working / Permanent Role / Career Progression

Purchase Ledger Clerk Benefits

• Competitive Salary of £28,000 – £32,000 DOE
• Hybrid Working
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Modern Manchester Office
• Supportive Finance Team
• Genuine Career Development Opportunities

NC Associates are working in partnership with a well-established and growing business based in Manchester to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a busy and supportive finance team with genuine opportunities to develop their career.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, whilst maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Coding and posting invoices to the correct nominal accounts
• Preparing supplier payment runs and processing payments
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items
• Responding to supplier queries and resolving invoice issues
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
• Assisting with month-end procedures and purchase ledger reconciliations
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required
• Identifying opportunities to improve purchase ledger processes and controls

Purchase Ledger Clerk Experience Required

To be successful in your application, you must have the following:

• Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes from invoice through to payment
• Strong reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and internal teams
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Experience using an ERP or accounting system
• Experience working within a high-volume finance environment
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT
• Experience assisting with month-end processes

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a successful and growing business where you will play an important role within the finance function. The business offers a supportive working environment, hybrid working and genuine opportunities to develop your finance career.