Temporary Sales & Purchase Ledger

Office Angels Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Wythenshawe (Manchester area) is seeking a detail‑oriented temporary Sales & Purchase Ledger to support the finance team onsite, Monday to Friday, 8.30/9am to 4.30/5pm.

You will raise and process invoices, reconcile accounts, support credit control, and help with month‑end close, contributing to cash flow and supplier/customer relations. Immediate start through Christmas 2026 with extension possible.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills to manage high volumes of transactions and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a professional approach to customer and supplier interactions.
• A methodical, problem-solving mindset when investigating discrepancies.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process customer invoices and credit notes on time.
• Reconcile sales invoices against despatch and order records.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer invoice and account queries.
• Support credit control activities by identifying and flagging overdue customer accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, matching them against purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded and have appropriate approvals before processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigating discrepancies or queries.
• Manage supplier returns following procedures and follow up on credit notes.
• Support month-end close to ensure transactions are complete and posted to the right period.
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider Finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion with financial information

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Temporary Sales & Purchase Ledger

Wythenshawe – (Onsite Parking)

Office Based: Monday– Friday

Fulltime: 8.30am/9am – 4.30pm/5pm

13.46 – 15.38 per hour (Depending on Experience)

ASAP – Christmas 2026 (Possibility to be extended)

Are you a detail–oriented finance professional looking for a new opportunity? Our client, a loyal organisation within the manufacturing consumer goods industry based in Wythenshawe, is seeking temporary sales and purchase ledger support to start as soon as possible!

This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic finance team and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of sales and purchase ledger processes. If you thrive in a fast–paced environment and enjoy contributing to a company's financial health, this position may be the perfect fit for you!

Role Overview

As a Sales & Purchase Ledger, you will be responsible for various tasks that are vital to the organisation's financial operations. Your keen eye for detail and organisational skills will help maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process customer invoices and credit notes accurately and on time, aligning with orders, agreed pricing and delivery information.
• Reconcile sales invoices against despatch and order records, investigating and resolving any discrepancies that arise.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer invoice and account queries.
• Support credit control activities by identifying and flagging overdue customer accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately, matching them against purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded and have appropriate approvals before processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies or queries in a timely manner.
• Manage supplier returns in accordance with agreed procedures, following up on outstanding credit notes until received.
• Support the month–end close process by ensuring sales and purchase transactions are complete, accurate and posted to the correct accounting period.
• Provide assistance to the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage high volumes of transactions and meet deadlines effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to customer and supplier interactions.
• A methodical, problem–solving mindset when investigating discrepancies.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

This temporary role offers a chance to contribute directly to the organisation's cash flow and overall financial success. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a meaningful impact, don't hesitate to apply!