Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: City

Axon Moore are recruiting for a growing business in Central Manchester to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk as part of an expanding finance function. The business has secured a strong pipeline of work and is continuing on an ambitious growth journey. This is a newly created role within the team, working closely with the Financial Controller and supporting the wider business.

The position offers scope for development and progression as the company continues to grow, including exposure to management accounts preparation, VAT returns, and broader finance responsibilities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary 30-35k DOE plus study support. 24 days holiday plus banks and Christmas/New Year close-down (3-5 extra days). Pension, cycle2work and social events, as well as access to free Padel and Yoga sessions. Access to free fitness and wellbeing sessions.

Main duties:

• Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Raising sales invoices and processing intercompany recharges
• Coding invoices to the correct nominal and tax codes
• Processing credit card statements and completing bank reconciliations
• Supporting payment runs and cashflow forecasting
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries
• Obtaining invoice approvals from senior stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate and well organised financial records
• Assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required

Person specification:

• Proven purchase ledger / accounts payable experience (essential)
• Experience with in a fast paced or project based environment (desirable)
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience with payment processing and bank reconciliations
• Knowledge of property related VAT and CIS (desirable)
• Experience of Xero accounting software (desirable)

For more information, please contact Kallista Armitage at Axon Moore.

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