Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Salford

Salary: circa £26,000- £28,000 DOE

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a dynamic, thriving business based in Salford. The ideal candidate will have experience within a similar role, with high transactional volume. The role would suit a strong team player, who can take ownership and multitask, in a fast paced environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance, responsibilities will include:

• Process purchase invoices
• Take payments over the phone
• Requesting supplier statements and matching all stock purchase orders to invoices
• Producing supplier statement recs
• Resolving any supplier queries
• Posting receipts and payments
• Answering all emails daily, maintaining customer and supplier communication
• Setting up new customer and supplier accounts
• Weekly processing subcontractor time sheets
• Analyse financial information to identify discrepancies or issues
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to resolve payment-related queries
• Work with our systems to ensure accurate recording of supplier information
• Assist in reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Support the finance team in month-end procedures and ad-hoc administrative duties

Skills & attributes:

• Proficiency in accounting software, experience of Sage would be preferable
• Highly organised and strong attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership and multi task
• Strong analytical skills to review and interpret financial data
• Experience in accounts payable processes and procedures
• Knowledge of systems for supplier management
• Excellent attention to detail for accurate data entry and record-keeping

Please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.