Purchase Ledger Clerk – TS/17342

AFR Consulting; Chorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to enhance their dynamic finance team. This role involves managing supplier payments, processing invoices, and ensuring accurate reconciliations. With the opportunity to study for an AAT qualification, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow in their finance career. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and benefits like a pension scheme and free on-site parking. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

AAT Study Support

20-25 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance team, preferably in purchase ledger.
• Confident communicator with a friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of the purchase ledger and liaise with suppliers.
• Ensure correct authorisation and coding of purchase invoices.

Skills

Purchase Ledger Management

Supplier Liaison

Invoice Processing

Reconciliation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Qualification (or willingness to study)

Job description

Our exclusive client, based in Chorley, is currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team. You will be one of two team members within the purchase ledger department, ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed timescales. AAT study support will be offered if the candidate is interested.

Duties include:

1. Maintaining all aspects of the purchase ledger and liaising with suppliers.
2. Ensuring correct authorisation and coding of purchase invoices.
3. Reconciling supplier statements.
4. Ensuring suppliers are paid according to agreed terms.
5. Processing employee expenses.
6. Managing weekly payment runs, month-end reports, and CIS statements.
7. Performing any additional duties required within the team.

Ideally, the candidate will have previous experience working within a finance team, preferably in purchase ledger. You should be a confident communicator, accurate, and have a friendly approach to work.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, the option to study AAT (if desired), holidays starting at 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days, a pension scheme, and free on-site parking.

If you are seeking a new role and this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, please apply to Tammy Smith now.