Purchase Ledger Clerk

MPM Products Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their Accounts Department in Manchester. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, from managing purchase ledgers to preparing weekly payment runs. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a passion for learning. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and your career can flourish in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow within the company, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts department in a similar role.
• Highly organized and methodical approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of the purchase ledger across the Group.
• Support the preparation of the weekly payments run.
• Complete the company daily sales report and distribute accurately.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

MS Excel

Accounting Experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

UK Head Office – Manchester Hybrid/ PERMANENT/ SALARY: COMPETITIVE

Job Purpose

To assist in the day to day running of the Accounts Department

This role deals with a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to the following:

• To maintain all aspects of the purchase ledger across the Group, including coding purchase invoices to the relevant nominal account, liaising with suppliers and recording purchase orders.
• Support the preparation of the weekly payments run.
• Completing the company daily sales report – accurate distribution to all employees.
• Maintenance and housekeeping of the company credit cards, posting and reconciliation of the corporate account.
• Recording expenses and VAT calculations, posting to the nominal ledger through the bank account & supplier accounts.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Processing of stock invoices
• Allocation and distribution of the day to day post.
• Any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Highly organised and methodical approach.
• Effective communicator – excellent communication skills to ensure effective collaboration with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Effective time management skills to manage a busy workload with the ability to prioritise important tasks.
• High attention to detail.
• Open to change – ability to work in a fast paced and continuously evolving environment.
• Team Player – Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team.
• IT skills – comfortable using MS Excel, with knowledge of basic functions e.g. vlookup etc.
• Experience –experience of working in an accounts department in a similar role
• Desire to learn and develop to take on further responsibilities in the future.

Is this role for you?

If this exciting opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, apply today with your CV and cover letter.

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