Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant

10 Recruitment Ltd; Slaithwaite; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Administrator to manage supplier invoices and financial records in Slaithwaite. You will support payroll and general office functions in a collaborative team environment. This role offers a stable opportunity with a monthly incentive scheme post-probation, ideally suited for individuals with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Monthly incentive scheme

Supportive team environment

Long-term stable opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role.
• Experience covering payroll is beneficial.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts and handle invoice queries.
• Provide payroll cover and assist with timesheets.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

General IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confident communication

Flexibility as a team player

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Sage

Job description

Overview

Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Administrator

Location: HD7, Slaithwaite, Kirklees

Salary: £20,500 - £27,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

Bonus: Incentive scheme of up to £150 per month available following successful completion of probation

Working Hours

39 hours per week

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:15pm

Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Administrator to join a growing manufacturing business based in Slaithwaite.

This is a newly created role with a strong focus on purchase ledger, offering variety and long-term development within a friendly finance and office team. You\'ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records while also providing wider administrative support and payroll cover when required.

About the Role

The core of this position is purchase ledger and accounts administration, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, queries are resolved efficiently, and financial records are maintained to a high standard. Alongside this, you\'ll support general office functions and provide cover for payroll during holidays or absences.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, is highly organised, and takes pride in accuracy within a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts and handle invoice queries.
• Assist with bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations.
• Support credit control and customer credit checks.
• Maintain accurate financial filing and document control.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook daily (training provided on Sage / E2i if required).
• Provide payroll cover when necessary, including assisting with timesheets and pay queries.
• Produce staff clocking and time reports.
• Support Sales and Marketing administration, including processing quotes and liaising with suppliers.
• Manage post, stationery, and office supplies.
• Answer calls, greet visitors, and handle general office enquiries.
• Provide wider administrative support across the business as required.

About You

• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator with good organisational skills.
• AAT qualification (or working towards) advantageous.
• Experience covering payroll beneficial.
• Flexible team player with a proactive approach.

Why Apply?

• Purchase-ledger focused role with variety and progression
• Supportive team environment
• Monthly incentive scheme following probation
• Long-term, stable opportunity