Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Salary: £27-29k
Location: Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. You’ll play a key role in managing the purchase ledger, making sure supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and accounts are kept up to date.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate work.

What’s on offer

• Full-time, permanent position

• Supportive finance team

• Opportunity to develop your finance career

• Varied day-to-day responsibilities

• Modern office environment

What you’ll be doing

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.

• Check invoices have been authorised before processing.

• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs.

• Resolve supplier queries and invoice discrepancies.

• Reconcile supplier statements each month.

• Make sure supplier accounts are paid within agreed payment terms.

• Reconcile company credit card statements and post monthly journals.

• Process staff expenses and sales agent commission payments.

• Review the monthly aged creditors report.

• Support the wider finance team with general finance administration.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• At least two years’ experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.

• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Good communication skills with the confidence to deal with suppliers.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience using Medius AP.

• Experience using other accounts payable software.

• Experience working within a busy finance department.

Apply now

If you have purchase ledger or accounts payable experience and are looking for your next opportunity. Apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.