Purchase Ledger Clerk

Nixon Caunce; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services organization in Stockport is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their expanding finance team. The role involves processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger. Candidates should have prior experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable, strong IT skills, and excellent attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £30,000

Hybrid Working (2 days working from home per week)

25 Days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and expenses accurately and promptly.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure payments are made to agreed terms.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date ledger records.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries.
• Assist with month-end processes as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Excel)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Permanent Position / Stockport / £26,(Apply online only) - £30,(Apply online only) + benefits / Hybrid Working

Purchase Ledger Clerk Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £30,(Apply online only)
• Hybrid Working (2 days working from home per week)
• 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Health cash plan

Purchase Ledger Clerk Role

NC Associates are partnering with a leading business services organisation in Stockport to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join an expanding finance function. As a Purchase Ledger clerk you ll be responsible for processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and ensuring the purchase ledger is kept accurate and up to date. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced finance environment.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and expenses accurately and promptly
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare payment runs and ensure payments are made to agreed terms
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date ledger records
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries
• Assist with month-end processes as required

Purchase Ledger Clerk Experience Required:

• Previous experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable or similar finance role
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Experience working with accounting software such as Sage

What s on Offer?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting and fast paced business, who support employee development and offer fantastic benefits. You will be an essential team member and assist with day to day running of the finance function.

For immediate consideration, please contact Tom Crouch at NC Associates on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.