Purchase Ledger Clerk

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is hiring a Purchase Ledger Clerk in South Manchester. The role supports a friendly finance team, handling high volumes of invoices and supplier reconciliations. The position offers hybrid working and a clear path for development within a stable environment.

You will process invoices, match against POs, manage supplier queries, and assist with payment runs. Strong Excel skills and accounts payable experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Good Excel and accounting software skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations
• Manage supplier queries and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts
• Ensure the purchase ledger is kept accurate and up to date
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: South Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Client Details

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly and supportive finance team based in South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who is looking to develop their career within a stable, professional environment.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Purchase Ledger Clerk will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing supplier queries and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
• Ensuring the purchase ledger is kept accurate and up to date
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required

Profile

A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk will have:

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Good Excel and accounting software skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team

Job Offer

• A salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum based on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension
• Company incentives
• Opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team
• Excellent opportunity for career development