Purchase Ledger Clerk

Axon Moore; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing business in Preston is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to ensure the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function. This role involves processing supplier invoices, resolving queries, and supporting month-end tasks in a dynamic finance team. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' experience, strong IT skills, and a proactive attitude. Benefits include hybrid working, annual leave, and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible hours (8-4 or 9-5)

Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Company pension

Regular company socials

Life assurance scheme & private health care

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive approach.
• Well organised and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end ownership of the Purchase Ledger process.
• Accurately process a high volume of supplier invoices.
• Support the Financial Controller with month-end close tasks.

Skills

Strong IT and Excel skills

Problem-solving attitude

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Purchase Ledger Clerk | £27,000 - £30,000 | Preston + Hybrid | Rapidly growing business | Fantastic Senior Management team

Axon Moore are exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing, forward-thinking business in Preston to recruit an experienced and confident Purchase Ledger Clerk. This position will play a key part in maintaining the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function within a dynamic and supportive finance team and will be a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious individual to step into a broad role, offering exposure to process improvement projects, supplier relationship management and complex reconciliation work.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end ownership of the Purchase Ledger process
• Accurately process a high volume of supplier invoices
• Resolve complex supplier queries
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations
• Prepare and process BACS and manual payments
• Support junior team members with training, development and queries
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth invoice approval workflow
• Support the Financial Controller with month-end close tasks
• Identify and implement improvements to existing processes
• Assist with ERP system changes and upgrades
• Provide support for internal and external audits
• Ad hoc reporting and project work as required

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong IT and Excel skills
• Boast a tenacious, problem-solving attitude
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well organised and self-motivated with an ability to prioritise and manage own time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible nature

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible hours (8-4 or 9-5)
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
• Company pension
• Regular company socials
• Life assurance scheme & private health care