Purchase Ledger Clerk

Posted 25 July 2022
Salary £22000 - £24000 per annum, Benefits: plus benefits
LocationMiddleton
Discipline Transactional & Part Qualified
ReferenceHB36339PLM
Contact NameHarriett Busby

Job description

Axon Moore are recruiting an Purchase Ledger Clerk on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Middleton. The opportunity would be ideal for someone experienced in a standalone, high volume position, working across a number of divisions within the business.

We are ideally seeking someone with end to end Accounts Payable experience from PO to payment, to join the team on a permanent basis. This would be the ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and personable individual looking for a busy role in a growing business.

Salary and benefits:

Salary – £22-24k DOE plus study support, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, parking. Potential for work from home once settled and trained.

Responsibilities include:
  • Issuing and recording of Purchase Order numbers following approval
  • Registering, recording and matching supplier invoices with Purchase Orders and processing of invoices and credit notes
  • Maintaining and building relationships with suppliers
  • Liaising with budget holders/managers to validate invoices
  • Timely responses to suppliers in relation to any queries
  • Reconciling supplier statement reconciliations
  • Support the preparation of supplier payment runs and process and allocate payments to suppliers
  • Raising discrepancies through the appropriate channels ensuring transparency throughout the organisation
  • Related filing and administration associated with the above
  • Any other duties as commensurate with this position
Experience & Skill Requirements:
  • Have strong Purchase Ledger background experience
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft IT packages and ideally Sage
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work alone or with others in a busy, deadline-driven environment
  • Understanding of financial accounting and cash management
If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore