Purchase Ledger Clerk
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- England,North West,Cheshire,Warrington
- Full Time, Contract
- £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionJob Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
Reporting To: Accounts Payable Manager / Finance Manager
Job Summary
An experienced and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk is required to join a busy finance team based in Warrington. This role is responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs and resolving supplier queries promptly to ensure smooth operational finance functions.
Key Responsibilities
*Invoice Processing: High-volume input, matching, batching, and coding of supplier invoices and credit notes against purchase orders and goods received notes.
*Payment Runs: Preparing and executing weekly and monthly BACS payment runs in line with supplier payment terms.
*Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Regularly reconciling supplier statements against the purchase ledger to identify missing invoices, unapplied credits, or debit balances.
*Query Resolution: Serving as the primary point of contact for external suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment queries.
*Master Data Management: Setting up new supplier accounts and updating existing vendor details, ensuring full compliance and bank verification protocols.
*Month-End Support: Assisting with month-end ledger close, including accruing for un-invoiced goods/services and reporting on aged creditors.
*Expenses & Petty Cash: Processing staff expense claims and credit card receipts in accordance with company policy and UK VAT guidelines.
Person Specification
Required Skills & Experience:
*Minimum 1-2 years of direct experience in a dedicated Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role.
*Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and UK VAT treatment on supplier invoices.
*Proficiency in ERP software (e.g., Sage 50/200, Xero, SAP, Business Central, or Oracle).
*Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, basic sum/if formulas).
*High accuracy and strong numerical reasoning skills when processing high volumes of data.
Key Competencies:
*Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication with internal department managers and external vendors.
*Organisation: Ability to prioritise work, meet tight payment deadlines, and maintain organised digital filing systems.
*Problem Solving: Proactive in investigating unmatched POs and invoice holds.
Desirable Criteria:
*Studying towards or achieved AAT Level 2/3 (or equivalent qualification).
*Previous experience in a fast-paced shared service centre or SME environment across the North West.
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
Reporting To: Accounts Payable Manager / Finance Manager
Job Summary
An experienced and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk is required to join a busy finance team based in Warrington. This role is responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs and resolving supplier queries promptly to ensure smooth operational finance functions.
Key Responsibilities
*Invoice Processing: High-volume input, matching, batching, and coding of supplier invoices and credit notes against purchase orders and goods received notes.
*Payment Runs: Preparing and executing weekly and monthly BACS payment runs in line with supplier payment terms.
*Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Regularly reconciling supplier statements against the purchase ledger to identify missing invoices, unapplied credits, or debit balances.
*Query Resolution: Serving as the primary point of contact for external suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment queries.
*Master Data Management: Setting up new supplier accounts and updating existing vendor details, ensuring full compliance and bank verification protocols.
*Month-End Support: Assisting with month-end ledger close, including accruing for un-invoiced goods/services and reporting on aged creditors.
*Expenses & Petty Cash: Processing staff expense claims and credit card receipts in accordance with company policy and UK VAT guidelines.
Person Specification
Required Skills & Experience:
*Minimum 1-2 years of direct experience in a dedicated Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role.
*Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and UK VAT treatment on supplier invoices.
*Proficiency in ERP software (e.g., Sage 50/200, Xero, SAP, Business Central, or Oracle).
*Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, basic sum/if formulas).
*High accuracy and strong numerical reasoning skills when processing high volumes of data.
Key Competencies:
*Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication with internal department managers and external vendors.
*Organisation: Ability to prioritise work, meet tight payment deadlines, and maintain organised digital filing systems.
*Problem Solving: Proactive in investigating unmatched POs and invoice holds.
Desirable Criteria:
*Studying towards or achieved AAT Level 2/3 (or equivalent qualification).
*Previous experience in a fast-paced shared service centre or SME environment across the North West.
Job number 4076348
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Company Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment Limited
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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