Purchase Ledger Clerk

Our client, a global retail business based in Eccles, are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their growing finance team following a recent acquisition.

Working under an experienced Accounts Payable leader, this role offers an exciting opportunity to continue developing within a thriving business.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to handle accounts payable related matters in a fast-paced environment.

Your primary responsibilities in the Purchase Ledger Clerk position will include:

• Conduct payment runs (ensuring compliance with procedures, bank details, and amounts)
• Maintain and reconcile direct debit accounts
• Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts
• Promptly resolving queries and investigating any outstanding debit balances
• Address supplier inquiries promptly
• Ensure timely posting of employee expenses in accordance with company policy
• Processing daily payments requests
• Daily Cash Allocation
• Assisting in Month End Reporting and KPIStats reporting.
• Conducting weekly ledger reviews with the Accounts Payable Lead to assess performance and address overdue balances.
• Adhoc finance duties when required.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger clerk role
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Capability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively
• A working knowledge of MS Office - particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading business that invest in their people.

For further information on the Purchase Ledger Clerk position please apply now.