Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant - Mon-Fri, Bonus

Anderson Wright Consulting; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Birthday off

Potential company bonus

Excellent career development

Job summary

Anderson Wright Consulting is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk for a full-time role in Sandbach, Cheshire. You will process supplier invoices, reconcile accounts, and coordinate payments within an established finance team.

The ideal candidate will have strong SAP/Excel experience, attention to detail, and the ability to liaise with internal departments and suppliers. Excellent benefits support development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role.
• Experience processing medium to high volumes of purchase invoices.
• Experience with purchase ledger processes, invoice matching and supplier reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting software, ideally SAP.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confident liaising with suppliers and internal departments.
• Proactive and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and records.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Distribute unmatched invoices to regional offices for approval and coordinate responses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding differences.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of supplier payments.
• Facilitate urgent payments to shipping lines when required.
• Liaise with international offices and suppliers regarding invoices and payments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.
• Work closely with the Senior Accounts Assistant to ensure invoices are processed and paid within timescales.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company procedures.

Skills

Accounts knowledge

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Anderson Wright Consulting is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk for a full-time role in Sandbach, Cheshire. You will process supplier invoices, reconcile accounts, and coordinate payments within an established finance team.

The ideal candidate will have strong SAP/Excel experience, attention to detail, and the ability to liaise with internal departments and suppliers. Excellent benefits support development and career progression.