Purchase Ledger Clerk

LWC Drinks; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drinks distribution sector is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk at their Manchester Support Centre. The role involves managing accounts payable duties including invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, and communication. This entry-level position requires strong administration, communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator with management.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices for stock and overheads.
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Managing petty cash and supplier queries.

Skills

Administration skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Team working skills

Education

Previous knowledge of working in a Purchase Ledger position

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Reports to: Office Manager

Depot: Support Centre, Manchester

The Purchase Ledger Clerk will be responsible for all the accounts payable duties. Generating coding and checking invoices, working out statements and dealing with purchase enquiries. Will also involve working closely with accounts receivable for enquiries, statements, invoice copies, administration, etc.

Main Duties

Processing Invoices, both stock and overheads.

Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.

Process business expenses for employees.

Petty cash management.

Deal with Supplier queries via email and telephone.

Daily Banking

Supplier Payments

Other adhoc duties as deemed by the Purchase Ledger Manager.

Knowledge And Experience

Ability to work on own initiative

Strong administration skills

Excellent customer service skills

Confident communicator with all levels of management within the company

A real can-do attitude, with a genuine care for both the business & our suppliers

Previous knowledge of working in a Purchase Ledger position

Knowledge of working on excel spreadsheets

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Working in a fast-paced environment

Excellent team working skills

The ability to work to monthly deadlines

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,300 people, at 15 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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