Purchase Ledger Clerk

Axon Moore

Axon Moore is delighted to be recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk on behalf of a well-established and highly successful business based in the Tameside area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with decades of industry experience and a strong reputation within its market. The finance team is busy, collaborative, and plays a key role in supporting the wider business.

The role will cover end-to-end Accounts Payable responsibilities, including supplier reconciliations, query resolution, and managing invoice processing within a fast-paced environment. The business is currently undergoing changes and looking to move towards greater automation, so the successful candidate will be comfortable working within a manual environment whilst also embracing process improvements and change.

We are looking for someone on a permanent basis; however, there is also a temporary option available for someone immediately available and seeking 4–6 weeks of work.

Location: Tameside 
Salary: Circa £32,000
Main duties: 
  • Post supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution for approval
  • Match, batch, and code supplier invoices
  • Release invoices from query and scan documentation to the document management system
  • Reconcile supplier statements against the ledger and deal with supplier queries
  • Set up new supplier accounts and update existing supplier records
  • Maintain a tidy ledger, including clearing debit balances and ensuring invoices are paid on time
  • Support wider Accounts Payable processes within a fast-paced finance function
  • Assist with process improvements and support the transition towards automation
Candidate Specification:
  • Previous experience with strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
  • Proactive approach with a willingness to learn about the wider business
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records
  • Familiarity with financial systems and MS Office, particularly MS Excel
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