Purchase Ledger Clerk

Alder Forest; Worsley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Alder Forest in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Purchase Ledger to join a busy finance team. You will own the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensure invoices are processed accurately, and payments are made on time in a hybrid working environment.

The role offers a permanent contract, £28,000-£30,000 salary plus annual bonus, and opportunities for career development within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience.
• End-to-end purchase ledger knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using finance or ERP systems.
• Strong communication and proactive approach.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Code invoices to nominal ledger and project codes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs (BACS, CHAPS & Faster Payments).
• Maintain supplier accounts and bank details.
• Assist with month-end close and reporting; support cost allocation.
• Support year-end audit requests and finance administration.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Finance/ERP systems

Job description

Senior Purchase Ledger

Location: Manchester / Hybrid Working

Contract Type: Permanent

Pay: £28,000 - £30,000 Plus Annual Bonus

THE ROLE

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a growing business where accuracy, teamwork and career development are genuinely valued? We're recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Associate to join a busy, project-led finance team. In this role, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and financial records are maintained to a high standard. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll build strong supplier relationships, support month-end activities, maintain robust financial controls and play a key role in the smooth running of the finance function.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Coding invoices to the correct nominal ledger and project codes
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs (BACS, CHAPS & Faster Payments)
• Maintaining supplier accounts and bank details
• Assisting with month-end close and reportingSupporting project cost allocation and contract expenditure
• Processing employee expenses where required
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting year-end audit requests and finance administration

What We're Looking For

• Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using finance or ERP systems
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• The ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working
• Annual Bonus
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Varied role with exposure to project finance
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a growing organisation
• Excellent long-term career prospects

If you're looking for your next Purchase Ledger opportunity and enjoy working in a busy, collaborative finance environment, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ