Purchase Ledger Clerk

RG Consultancy; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A large distribution business in Oldham is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance department. The role involves managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and handling supplier queries. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, experience with SAGE and MS Excel, and effective communication abilities. This position offers up to 30 days holiday, flexible working hours, and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

Up to 30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Workplace pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced purchase ledger or similar role.
• An AAT qualification would be an advantage.
• Strong IT skills and experience with SAGE and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all purchase ledger duties.
• Manage and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Processing invoices, employee expenses and petty cash management.
• Dealing with supplier queries over email.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Confident communicator

Ability to deal with high volume work

Education

AAT qualification (advantage)

Tools

SAGE

MS Excel

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a large distribution business based in Oldham who are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance department. You will work within a busy finance department to manage and maintain the purchase ledger and report into the Purchase Ledger Supervisor.

• Up to 30 days holiday (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Free onsite parking
• Workplace pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme

The Role

• Responsible for all purchase ledger duties, manage and maintain the purchase ledger
• Processing invoices (including stock and overheads)
• Processing employee expenses
• Petty cash management
• Dealing with supplier queries over email and managing the accounts payable expenses
• Daily banking
• Other ad hoc duties to support the Purchase Ledger Supervisor as required

The Person

• An AAT qualification would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong IT skills and experience with SAGE and MS Excel
• Previous experience working in a busy or fast based purchase Ledger or similar role
• Confident communicator on the phone and via email
• Ability to deal with high volume work efficiently