Purchase Ledger Specialist

Michael Page (UK); Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation is looking for a Purchase Ledger Specialist to join their team in Alderley Edge. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £28,000 per annum with benefits including 25 days of annual leave and opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance role, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ensuring accurate financial records and effective communication with suppliers.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Death in service

Professional working environment

Potential for career growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounting and finance role.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in financial records.
• Ability to manage workload in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices and resolve supplier queries.
• Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and manage payment runs.
• Support Property Accountants with queries and coding issues.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in accounting and finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Purchase Ledger Specialist- Alderley Edge
• Exciting, growing and well established organisation with a family feel culture

About Our Client

Working for a very well establish organisation, a market leader with a great reputation and a friendly culture.

Job Description

• Manage the generic mailbox and input invoices on the system in line with agreed processes.
• Liaise with suppliers / contractors to professionally resolve any invoice queries.
• Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are performed monthly and any queries are dealt with promptly wherever required.
• Match invoices to purchase orders working with relevant teams to clear any price or volume discrepancies wherever required.
• Add and update supplier details onto our finance system in line with company and statutory policies.
• Create weekly payment run for approval and payment.
• Manage invoices on hold in the system.
• General office duties including answering calls, scanning and printing.
• Support the Property Accountants with any queries/coding issues.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Purchase Ledger should have:

• Previous experience in a similar accounting and finance role.
• Familiarity with accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• A detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues effectively.
• The ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

What's on Offer

• A salary up to £28000 per annum.
• A permanent position within a reputable company.
• 25 days annual leave
• Death in service
• An opportunity to work in Alderley Edge, a desirable location with excellent transport links.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• Potential for career growth within the accounting and finance department.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career as a Purchase Ledger Specialist we encourage you to apply today!