Purchase Ledger Clerk

Posted 06 December 2022
Salary £24000 - £25000 per annum
LocationManchester
Discipline Transactional & Part Qualified
ReferenceSC/36887/PL
Contact NameSophie Chatburn

Job description

The Company

 Axon Moore are working with a growing, PE backed group which consists of 3 businesses in the retail sector based in Stockport, in their search for an experienced and settled or ambitious Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team. Due to growth, they have acquired bigger premises on the same business park and will be involved with acquisitions and growth in the next 1-2 years. The Finance team is still quite small, so everyone contributes to the finance admin for the business.

 The Role

 The role will support the Finance Manager and PL Team with the day to day running the end-to-end function of the Purchase Ledger. The role would be ideal for someone experienced in a purchase ledger role and there could be an opportunity to progress and develop.

 Key Responsibilities and Duties:
  •  Processing purchase ledger invoices.
  • Purchase ledger cash postings
  • Processing credit card statements
  • Preparation of payment runs
  • Sending invoices internally for approval and approving on the system ready for payment
  • Supplier Statement reconciliation
  • Any other finance related transactional postings
  • Ensure adherence to month end timetable
  • Any other ad-hoc finance tasks as required
 Required Skills and Experience:

  •  Experience with Purchase Ledger and a transactional background
  • Use of Sage 200 would be beneficial
  • Experience in the retail sector would be ideal
  • Experience with stock and multicurrency/forex transactions
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills – able to perform VLookup and Pivot table functions
  • Good analytical and excel skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Have a demonstrable energy, flexibility, proactivity ascott nd a “can do” attitude
  • Proven ability of working to a high standard while multi-tasking
  • Working accurately to deadlines
 For more information, please get in touch with Sophie Chatburn at Axon Moore.