Purchase Ledger Clerk

Our exclusive client based in Preston, is currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk. This hybrid role is a stand alone purchase ledger role where you will do start to finish purchase ledger there for experience is essential.

Duties include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in accordance with company policy
• Match invoices to purchase orders (POs) and obtain approval for invoices without a PO
• Ensure all invoices have the appropriate approval before including them in proposed payment runs
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of bi-weekly and ad hoc payment runs
• Resolve invoice queries and supplier issues promptly and professionally
• Keep supplier account details up to date and maintain an accurate AP ledger
• Manage and reconcile the supplier creditors ledger, investigating and escalating any discrepancies
• Support month-end close processes by meeting tight cut-off deadlines
• Assist with audit queries and maintain appropriate documentation for all AP activities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AP processes and system efficiency
• Monitor the AP inbox, respond to queries and escalate issues as needed
• Provide support with daily bank reconciliations as needed to cover team leave
• Assist with other Finance tasks as required and provide holiday cover for other team members

As well as being an experienced purchase ledger clerk, you will also be organised, be a good communicator and be able to work on your own initiative.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, have the option to work two days from home and three days in the office, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare (after probationary) and free on site parking.

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a new challenge, please apply to Tammy Smith now for an immediate interview.