Purchase Ledger Clerk

Forrest Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Heald Green is seeking a proactive Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant with strong Xero experience. This temporary role, starting immediately, involves processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate should exhibit attention to detail and have a proactive mindset to support the finance team effectively. The role requires someone who can integrate quickly into a busy team and work Monday to Friday. Contact Caitlin for a confidential discussion about the position.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Xero for processing invoices and reconciliations.
• Ability to manage high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Proficient in maintaining financial records and filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of invoices accurately using Xero.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and records.
• Professional management of supplier queries.
• Support month-end processes and reconciliations.

Skills

Xero experience

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

Heald Green – Temp Ongoing – immediate start – Up To 15ph

Our client is a well–established business based near Heald Green, is seeking a proactive and detail–focused Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant with strong Xero experience. This is a temporary ongoing role ideal for someone who can quickly integrate into a busy finance team and support the smooth running of daily accounts tasks. This role will see you working Monday to Friday, and is an immediate start.

Duties include

• Process high volumes of invoices accurately using Xero
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and records
• Manage supplier queries professionally via phone and email
• Support month–end processes, including reconciliations within Xero
• Maintain organised and accurate financial filing systems

Send us your CV and call Caitlin on (phone number removed) to have a confidential discussion about the role further.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.