Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Hyde

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