Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk 

Location: West Didsbury, Manchester, UK
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Group Management Accountant

We are looking for a detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our growing Finance team in Manchester. This role is ideal for someone with accounts payable / purchase ledger experience who enjoys working with numbers, processes, and suppliers in a fast-paced business environment.

About the Role

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. You will also support reconciliations and help maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

This is a deadline-driven role that requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidence working with financial systems and Excel.

Key Responsibilities

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  Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately into the accounting system

  
  


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  Preparing and assisting with payment runs to ensure suppliers are paid on time

  
  


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  Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies

  
  


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  Managing the accounts payable inbox and responding to supplier queries

  
  


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  Handling supplier enquiries and maintaining positive working relationships

  
  


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  Working with multi-currency transactions across international entities

  
  


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  Supporting improvements to accounts payable processes and procedure 

  
  

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

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  Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable, or Finance Assistant role

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

  
  


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  Experience processing invoices and reconciling supplier accounts

  
  


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  Ability to manage workload and meet strict deadlines

  
  


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  Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams

  
  


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  Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

  
  

Desirable:

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  Experience working with multi-currency transactions

  
  


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  Experience using accounting systems (e.g. Access Dimensions or similar)

  
  


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  Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables

  
  


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  Understanding of accounting principles or working within a finance environment

  
  

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

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  Highly organised and reliable

  
  


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  Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven finance role

  
  


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  Proactive, with a positive and professional attitude

  
  


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  Able to work both independently and as part of a team

  
  


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  Motivated to deliver accurate work in a deadline-focused environment

  
  

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive Finance team where your work directly contributes to the smooth running of the business. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in finance within a collaborative and fast-paced company.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age or experience, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age or experience for this role.

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