Purchase Ledger Clerk

Michael Page; Withington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Generous annual leave

Pension

Company incentives

Job summary

Michael Page are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly and supportive finance team in South Manchester. This permanent, full-time role offers exposure to a stable, professional environment and scope to develop in accounts payable.

The ideal candidate has strong purchase ledger experience and a proactive attitude, with good Excel skills and the ability to manage workload and deadlines. Hybrid working is available, with generous leave and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach and willingness to support wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations.
• Manage supplier queries and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payment runs.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts.
• Ensure the purchase ledger is kept accurate and up to date.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: South Manchester
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly and supportive finance team based in South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who is looking to develop their career within a stable, professional environment.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Purchase Ledger Clerk will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing supplier queries and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
• Ensuring the purchase ledger is kept accurate and up to date
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required

Profile

A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk will have:

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Good Excel and accounting software skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team

Job Offer

• A salary of 28,000 - 30,000 per annum based on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension
• Company incentives
• Opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team
• Excellent opportunity for career development