Purchase Ledger Clerk Job at Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire Full Time NEW

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with decades of industry experience and a strong reputation within its market. The finance team is busy, collaborative, and plays a key role in supporting the wider business.

The role will cover end-to-end Accounts Payable responsibilities, including supplier reconciliations, query resolution, and managing invoice processing within a fast-paced environment. The business is currently undergoing changes and looking to move towards greater automation, so the successful candidate will be comfortable working within a manual environment whilst also embracing process improvements and change.

We are looking for someone on a permanent basis; however, there is also a temporary option available for someone immediately available and seeking 4–6 weeks of work.

Location: Tameside
Salary: Circa £32,000

Main duties:

• Post supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution for approval
• Match, batch, and code supplier invoices
• Release invoices from query and scan documentation to the document management system
• Reconcile supplier statements against the ledger and deal with supplier queries
• Set up new supplier accounts and update existing supplier records
• Maintain a tidy ledger, including clearing debit balances and ensuring invoices are paid on time
• Support wider Accounts Payable processes within a fast-paced finance function
• Assist with process improvements and support the transition towards automation

Candidate Specification:

• Previous experience with strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn about the wider business
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records
• Familiarity with financial systems and MS Office, particularly MS Excel