Purchase Ledger Clerk

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; Winsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% employer pension contribution

Early finish every Friday

Permanent, full-time position

Exposure to month-end and audits

Varied role across ledgers

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Winsford finance team. You will process supplier invoices, match them to purchase orders and deliveries, keep multi-ledger records accurate, and work 40 hours per week with an early finish every Friday.

The role requires at least two years in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger, strong Excel and VAT knowledge, and a proactive approach to month-end and process improvements in a growing finance function.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience.
• Good VAT knowledge and accuracy in ledgers.
• Solid Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and match to orders and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate ledgers across multiple company accounts.
• Support month-end, audit requirements and internal procedures.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies.
• Ensure VAT treatment is correctly applied to transactions.
• Assist with finance and administration tasks as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Purchase Ledger

VAT awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Location

Winsford, Cheshire

Working Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm

Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Early finish every Friday
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a growing finance function
• Varied role with exposure beyond traditional Purchase Ledger duties

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable / Finance Administrator to join a busy finance team based in Winsford.

This is a varied position that would suit someone with a strong background in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger who enjoys taking ownership of their workload and working across multiple company ledgers.

You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, working closely with both Finance and Procurement. Alongside day-to-day Accounts Payable duties, you will also gain exposure to month-end, audit support, process improvements and wider finance administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Support the Purchase Ledger function across two group companies.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and goods received documentation.
• Check nominal codes and ensure transactions are correctly recorded.
• Liaise with Procurement regarding purchase orders, goods received and planned deliveries.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Liaise directly with suppliers to resolve invoice and account queries.
• Ensure appropriate VAT treatment when processing transactions.
• Collate, code and process company credit card expenditure.
• Maintain accurate electronic finance records and filing systems.
• Support the Finance team with month-end preparation.
• Provide supporting information for audit requirements.
• Assist with writing and developing internal finance procedures and SOPs.
• Provide additional finance and administration support as required.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of two years' Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience.
• Strong Purchase Ledger processing experience.
• Previous experience working across multiple companies or ledgers.
• A good understanding of VAT within Accounts Payable.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and internal departments.
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a varied workload.
• A reliable, enthusiastic and professional approach.

What's in it for you?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for their next permanent role in the Winsford area.

You'll receive a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, alongside a 4% employer pension contribution and an attractive working week with a 1:30pm finish every Friday.

You'll also have the opportunity to broaden your experience beyond traditional Purchase Ledger, gaining exposure to month-end, audit support and finance process improvements within a growing business.