Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 2,122,000 - 2,411,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in Salford is seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant with immediate start. The role involves high volumes of purchase invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations, with a view to potential permanency.

Applicants should have strong Purchase Ledger experience, Xero knowledge and good Excel skills. Hybrid working is available to support efficient delivery of backlogged tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience as Purchase Ledger Clerk or Accounts Assistant, with strong purchase ledger knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel and reconciliations, with attention to detail.
• Confident using Xero independently to process invoices and payments.
• Available to start immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices in Xero with accurate coding and approvals.
• Manage the purchase ledger from receipt to supplier payment and reconciliation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support month-end processes and maintain supplier records.

Skills

Purchase ledger processing

Xero proficiency

Excel

High-volume invoicing

Tools

Xero

Job description

TEMPORARY PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER (HYBRID WORKING)

£15.40 to £17.50 PER HOUR + IMMEDIATE START

TEMPORARY CONTRACT WITH POTENTIAL TO BECOME PERMANENT

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're partnering with a well-established business in Salford that is looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant on an immediate temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Purchase Ledger experience and Xero knowledge who can hit the ground running.

The role will involve managing high volumes of purchase invoices, supplier payments, sales ledger transactions and month-end reconciliations, whilst helping to clear an existing backlog.

THE PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices using Xero, ensuring accurate coding, matching and authorisation
• Managing the purchase ledger from invoice receipt through to supplier payment
• Reconciling supplier statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding queries
• Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are processed within agreed terms
• Maintaining supplier records and liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding queries
• Recording daily sales transactions from various revenue streams, ensuring accurate allocation and reconciliation
• Clearing an existing backlog of purchase ledger transactions and outstanding finance administration
• Completing month-end ledger reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

THE PERSON:

• Experience within a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable role
• Strong Purchase Ledger experience, including high-volume invoice processing, is essential
• Confident using Xero independently is essential
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations and financial data
• Sales Ledger and month-end reconciliation experience would be advantageous
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to hit the ground running
• Available to start immediately or at short notice following a video interview