Accounts​/Purchase Ledger Clerk

Accounts / Purchase Ledger Clerk - Wigan – Temp – £13p / h

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in Wigan who is looking for an experienced Accounts / Purchase Ledger Clerk to take ownership of their purchase ledger function and support the wider finance team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and is confident liaising with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Purchase Ledger Management:
  Full end-to-end ownership of the purchase ledger, from goods received notes through to payment run preparation
• Order Monitoring:
  Regular review of purchase orders, cross-checking against internal documentation and resolving cancellations, errors, or omissions with relevant departments
• Goods Received Notes (GRN):
  Recording unresolved GRNs and proactively chasing missing information from sites and suppliers
• 3-Way Matching:
  Accurate matching of purchase orders, GRNs, and supplier invoices, resolving discrepancies and rejected deliveries
• Invoice Processing:
  Timely processing of purchase invoices, ensuring correct costing, VAT treatment, and account allocation
• Invoice Hold Reporting:
  Monitoring and reporting on disputed invoices, escalating issues where required
• Query Resolution:
  Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries efficiently and professionally
• Supplier Reconciliations:
  Performing regular reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Time & Deadline Management:
  Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines and maintain smooth finance operations
• Ad-hoc Duties:
  Managing the finance inbox, updating internal records, and supporting colleagues as needed

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers and internal teams
• Able to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Competent with accounting systems and Excel (experience with ERP systems desirable)

• Mon-Thurs 8-5pm

For more information regarding the vacancy, please call Adele on (phone number removed) or forward your CV for consideration.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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