Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 26,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: L40 Holmeswood Lancashire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy and growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience who takes pride in building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing and management of the purchase ledger, while acting as a key point of contact for suppliers and resolving any account queries efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
* Matching, batching and coding invoices
* Reconciling supplier statements and accounts
* Managing and resolving supplier queries via telephone and email
* Building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers
* Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues
* Preparing payment runs in line with agreed payment terms
* Ensuring supplier accounts are maintained accurately and up to date
* Working closely with internal departments to resolve queries and discrepancies
* Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring deadlines are met
* Supporting month-end processes and reporting where required
* Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
Skills and Experience:
The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable position and will be confident managing supplier relationships.
* Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience
* Strong supplier management and relationship-building skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Experience handling and resolving supplier queries
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Good organisational and time-management skills
* The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
* Confidence using Excel and finance/accounting systems
* A proactive approach to problem-solving
Benefits:
* Salary of up to £26,500 DOE
* Flexible working start and finish times
* Hybrid working - after probation
* Pension
* Discount package to food and drinks
Disclaimer
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements