Purchase Ledger Clerk

AP/Purchase Ledger - Stockport, North West

Ref: 1058Wednesday 30 April 2025

Paying up to £28K + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Paying up to £28k + Benefits + Hybrid Working - Our client is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a permanent basis. The role offers both a hybrid and flexible working pattern, 26 days holiday, and a generous pension scheme. This company has a fantastic culture which is proven in the fact that the majority of their employees have committed to the company on a long-term basis.

THE ROLE

A key member of the Finance team, this role is for someone with an interest in a long-term finance career and someone who will be able to assist in the day-to-day running of the accounts department. 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • To maintain all aspects of the purchase ledger across the Group, including coding purchase invoices to the relevant nominal account, liaising with suppliers and recording purchase orders
  • Support in the preparation of the weekly payments run
  • Completing the company daily sales report 
  • Maintenance and housekeeping of the company credit cards, posting and reconciliation of the corporate account
  • Recording expenses and VAT calculations, posting to the nominal ledger through the bank account and supplier accounts
  • Performing supplier statement reconciliations
  • Processing of stock invoices
  • Allocation and the distribution of the day to day post

THE PERSON

  • Desire to learn and develop to take on further responsibilities in the future
  • Experience of working in an accounts department in a similar role
  • Highly organised and methodical approach
  • Effective communicator – excellent communication skills to ensure effective collaboration with suppliers and key stakeholders

  • Effective time management skills to manage a busy workload with the ability to prioritise important tasks

  • High attention to detail

  • Open to change - ability to work in a fast paced and continuously evolving environment

  • Team Player - Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team

  • IT skills – comfortable using MS Excel, with knowledge of basic functions e.g. vlookup etc

THE BENEFITS

  • Hybrid working 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH
  • Flexible working
  • 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Free onsite parking
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Discounted products

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

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