Purchase Ledger Clerk - Simpson Judge Ltd : Job Details

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Bury, Lancashire

Pay Bracket: £26,000 to £30,000 + Benefits

We are working well-established business specialising in manufacturing and distribution to both retail and contract customers based in Bury. They are looking for a credit control professional to join their team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with excellent working culture and exposure opportunities. This role will report to the Purchase Ledger Manager, you will be responsible for supporting their day-to-day finance function.

Your main roles and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the invoices/credits for multi-companies.
• Perform data entry of invoice.
• Reconcile statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Prepare and process payment runs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve queries.
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance in the accounting system.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.
• Weekly Invoice run for self-employee operators.
• Provide cover for wider finance function

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in an Accounts Department / Purchase Ledger Setting
• Strong attention to detail
• A competent understanding of MS packages (Outlook/Excel/Word etc)
• Experience with Sage 200 is ideal
• Strong time management skills

Don't tick every box?

We encourage candidates to push themselves and to go for it! Whilst you might not meet all the criteria we're looking for, there are plenty of opportunities to develop yourself.

We also have additional vacancies like this one at a more junior and senior level, if you're not suitable for this position, we might have others that you'd like to hear about! Nothing ventured is nothing gained.

For immediate consideration please submit an updated CV to this advert, the client is happy to wait if the right person has a notice period.

What's next?

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to a registration with Thomas ahead of submitting your CV to the client. We will have a good chat regarding your career and how we can help.

Following this, your CV will be sent off with a consultant overview to secure you the interview.