Purchase Ledger Controller

White Raven Resourcing Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to join their team. Responsibilities include managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and liaising with suppliers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and possesses strong numerical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ledger processing is crucial.
• Ability to manage high email volume professionally.
• Understanding of input VAT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for purchase ledger management.
• Processing and checking invoices, liaising with suppliers.
• Conducting twice weekly BACS runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Processing accuracy

Numerical skills

Time management

Good communication

IT skills

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

White Raven Resourcing are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to permanent recruitment services.

We are working with an incredible business in Manchester city centre who are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to join their Finance department located in Castlefield. Working hours are 09.30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday.

This company really are a leader in their field, with a nine figure annual turnover, and great office space for you to work from as part of a close knit hard working team.

You'll need to be organised, enthusiastic and conscientious with excellent attention to detail, ability to manage a high volume of e-mails and willing to help with any additional tasks as required.

This is a busy department, that involves processing an average of 500 invoices per week, cross checking with the designated project costings to ensure each is correct requiring a reliable and trustworthy team player with a proactive attitude and absolute discretion towards confidentiality.

Responsibilities include:

• Full responsibility for purchase ledger.
  
• Invoice checking and processing, liaising with suppliers and clients as required.
  
• Managing invoices inbox.
  
• Costing analysis of invoices.
  
• Twice weekly BACS runs.
  
• Assisting with all aspects of work within the finance department as required.
  

RequirementsSkills required:

• Attention to detail, processing accuracy and excellent numerical skills are essential.
  
• Previous ledger processing experience.
  
• Ability to deal with a high volume of emails in a prompt and professional manner.
  
• An understanding of input VAT.
  
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise and work towards deadlines.
  
• Excellent IT skills, with experience in the use of accounting software and MS Office software.
  
• Good communication skills.
  
• Supportive, reliable and adaptive team member.

BenefitsThis position comes with a salary between 30,000 and 32,000 depending on experience.
You'll benefit from a generous holiday allowance, company pension scheme and other perks and benefits to be discussed during interview.