Purchase Ledger Clerk

Anderson Wright Consulting Ltd; Winsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Health and wellbeing programme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Anderson Wright Consulting Ltd is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Assistant in Winsford. The role focuses on maintaining an accurate purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices, and ensuring timely payments within agreed deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have experience in purchase ledger processes, GRNI reconciliations, and PO matching, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to work in a busy finance team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable roles is essential.
• In-depth understanding of invoice matching, supplier reconciliations and payment processing.
• Experience with GRNI reconciliations and PO processing would be advantageous.
• Proficiency with computerised accounting systems and paperless processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate purchase ledger with up-to-date transactions.
• Process supplier invoices and match against purchase orders and goods received.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile GRNI balances and outstanding POs/receipts.
• Prepare and process supplier payments within deadlines.
• Handle ledger and payment queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Produce weekly and monthly management reports.
• Assist with general finance administration and duties as required.
• Support the wider finance team with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

AAT Level 2

Studying towards AAT

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSISTANT

WINSFORD £28,000-£30,000 PER ANNUM

Location: Winsford, Cheshire

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-5.00pm; Friday, 8.30am-4.00pm

We are working with an established and successful company based in Winsford that is looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and efficiently.

PURCHASE LEDGER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger, ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded.
• Process supplier invoices, checking accuracy and matching against purchase orders and goods received.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor and reconcile Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) balances, including outstanding purchase orders and unmatched receipts.
• Prepare and process supplier payments accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Handle purchase ledger and payment queries, liaising with suppliers, internal departments and service providers.
• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports for the management team.
• Assist with general finance administration, including answering telephone enquiries.
• Support the wider finance team with additional accounting and administrative duties as required.

PURCHASE LEDGER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role is essential.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes, including invoice matching, supplier reconciliations and payment processing.
• Experience with GRNI reconciliations and purchase order processing.
• AAT Level 2 qualification or currently studying towards AAT would be advantageous.
• Experience using Oracle NetSuite would be desirable, although not essential.
• Confident working with computerised accounting systems and paperless finance processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work.

PURCHASE LEDGER SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary of £28,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-5.00pm.
• Early finish on Fridays at 4.00pm.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join an established and supportive finance team.