Purchase Ledger

Axon Moore is delighted to be working with a fantastic business based in High Peak, currently looking to add an Accounts Payable Clerk to their finance team. This business offers great benefits, flexibility, and a supportive culture.

If you’ve got experience in accounts payable, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a business that truly looks after its people, this could be a brilliant opportunity.

Benefits & Salary:
£28,000, 5% matched pension, Salary sacrifice schemes – tech & cycle to work, Enhanced maternity – 3 months full pay, Bonus potential (based on company performance), Healthcare cash plan, Discounted gym memberships, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Work from home (4 days in 1 from home until probation - then 2 days from home following. No Christmas shutdown, just remote working over Christmas)

The Role:

• Set up new supplier accounts and verify bank details
• Process incoming invoices and match with purchase orders and delivery notes
• Prepare and run supplier payments (BACS/manual)
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any issues or discrepancies
• Maintain aged creditors commentary and accurate AP records
• Manage employee expense claims through internal systems
• Process personal reimbursement claims in line with policy
• Ensure compliance with company policies and HMRC expense/tax guidance
• Assist with month-end tasks (including balance sheet recs – AP, GRNI etc.)
• Provide support with internal/external audits and ad-hoc finance projects
• Respond to supplier and internal queries professionally and promptly
• Contribute to quarterly VAT returns and other finance administration

Person Specification:
• Proven experience in accounts payable or wider transactional finance roles
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills

• Integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive financial data
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Team player who can also work independently
• Clear, polite communicator with a customer-focused approach
• Adaptable and confident learning new systems and processes

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a reputable business in a supportive team environment, where you can hit the ground running and contribute to essential finance operations.