Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Wigan

We are working with an International Technology business in the Wigan area as they look to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to the finance team.

After a recent merger and a number of acquisitions in the pipeline, the business is going from strength to strength.

This award winning company has been recognised as a fantastic place to work and promotes a genuinely strong team ethos.

The purchase ledger clerk will have the opportunity to get involved with interesting projects such as supporting with a new system implementation and migration of processes following the merger.

Day to day duties will include:

• Effective processing of purchase invoices in line with timelines
• Processing of company expenses
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Matching, checking and coding of purchase invoices to ensure payment accuracy
• Matching PO's to invoices
• Act as main point of contact for queries relating to purchases ledger, invoices and payments
• Ensuring that all new supplier accounts are accurately set up
• Ensure existing account details are maintained in line with the company policy
• Processing of supplier and employee expense payments through the banking system

Experience and skills:

• Previous experience working in a transactional finance role - Ideally purchase ledger
• AAT studier would be welcomed but not essential
• An eye for accuracy
• Strong systems skills
• Good time management skills
• Good communication skills
• A desire to learn and develop
• Team player - adaptable to the needs of colleagues

The role is office based and standard working hours are 9 -5.30 with some flex to start earlier if needed.

Study support can be available.

Investors in people Gold winner, 22 days hol, increasing annually up to 25 - plus Bank holidays, health cover, regular social events including residential, monthly breakfasts, financial long service awards from year 2, study support plus more.