Purchase Ledger Assistant in Wardley, City and Borough of Salford

We’re looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join an established finance team in Worsley. This is a varied role that also includes supporting cash flow planning, stock records, expenses and wider finance administration.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day Purchase Ledger function, processing supplier invoices and payments, resolving queries and ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date.

What’s on offer?

• £34,000 per year
• Mon – Thu | 7:30am – 4pm / Fri | 7:30am – 12:30pm
• 24 days holiday
• 4% pension
• Death in Service at 4x salary
• Medicash cashback plan
• Work anniversary day off after 2 years
• Monthly paid breakfast
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Exchange Scheme

What will you be doing as a Purchase Ledger Assistant?

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and returns
• Managing disputed invoices and resolving supplier queries
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain invoices, GRNs and credit notes
• Checking prices against purchase orders and previous purchases, highlighting any discrepancies
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Supporting cash flow forecasting when planning supplier and subcontractor payments
• Processing weekly cash expenses and per diem payments
• Processing monthly credit card transactions
• Assisting with the management and monitoring of utility costs
• Producing stock records for stores and production and analysing stock movements

What do you need?

• Previous experience working within Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable
• Experience processing supplier invoices, credit notes and payments
• Confidence reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries
• Experience checking invoices against purchase orders and investigating discrepancies
• Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal departments
• A proactive approach to resolving issues and keeping supplier accounts up to date

Apply today

Apply today or speak with Chelsea at KPJ Group for more information between 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.