Purchase Ledger Clerk

Axon Moore; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing organization in Bolton is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Duties include processing supplier invoices and employee expenses, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end activities. Candidates should have at least one year of finance experience and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. The role offers a starting salary up to £30,000, flexible working hours, and a company pension scheme, among other benefits.

Benefits

Starting salary up to £30,000

Flexible working hours

24 days plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a finance role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and expenses.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end closing activities.

Skills

Finance experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Axon Moore are partnering with a fast‑growing Bolton organisation to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a 12 month fixed‑term contract.

In this role, you will ensure that supplier invoices, employee expenses and other outgoing payments are processed accurately and in line with company policies and procedures. You will work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and the finance department to reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies and support month‑end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and credit card transactions/expenses
• Post purchase ledger cash postings and other transactional finance entries
• Set up new suppliers and manage the accounts payable mailbox
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Send invoices internally for approval and ready payments on the system
• Support month‑end closing activities and other finance related postings

Required Skills and Experience

• 1 year experience within a finance role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Positive, can‑do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Collaboration and ability to work independently

Benefits and Package

• Starting salary up to £30,000
• Flexible working hours
• 24 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking onsite
• Plus many more exciting benefits

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, visit our website.