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Purchase Ledger Assistant

£28k pa 

Lancaster LA2 - Office Based

My client is looking to recruit a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Finance team at their Lancaster based Head Office. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function with reconciliations, stocktakes, and ad-hoc tasks. Working in the construction industry knowledge of CIS would be an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least two year’s experience in a similar role who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing supplier invoices in line with agreed payment terms
• Matching invoices with purchase orders and coding them correctly
• Entering invoices onto the system and filing for payment
• Liaising with line managers to authorise invoices without purchase orders
• Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal requesters
• Raising payments via BACS and supporting payment runs
• Processing staff expenses and supporting month-end procedures

The Successful Purchase Ledger Assistant

• At least 2year’s experience in a similar finance or purchase ledger role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent Excel and general IT skills
• Experience with SAGE 50 (advantageous)
• A quick learner who is self-motivated and enthusiastic
• A team player with great interpersonal skills

On Offer

• Starting salary c £28k
• Study support if required for AAT
• 25 days holiday
• On site parking

Apply today for immediate consideration.

The Purchase Ledger Clerk will be responsible for managing purchase ledger processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the Retail industry. This role in Manchester offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a professional Accounting & Finance department.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the Retail industry and is known for its strong market presence and consistent growth. As a medium-sized enterprise, it provides opportunities for individuals to contribute to and develop within a stable and structured environment.

Description

• Process supplier invoices and ensure they are accurately coded and authorised.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies efficiently.
• Prepare and process payment runs, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records.
• Respond promptly to supplier queries and liaise with relevant teams as needed.
• Assist in month-end tasks, including ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Support the accounting and finance team with ad-hoc administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.

Profile

A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk should have:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar role within accounting and finance.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of 27,000-30,000
• Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
• Exposure to the Retail industry and its financial operations.
• Professional work environment with structured processes.
• Generous Holiday Package, excellent culture and other great benefits!

Purchase Ledger Clerk | £28,000 | Bamber Bridge

Join an established market leader as part of their friendly finance team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Processing supplier invoices and keeping everything running smoothly
• Reconciling supplier statements and solving any queries
• Managing weekly payment runs to keep suppliers happy
• Supporting the team with month-end tasks and year-end audits
• Building great relationships with suppliers and colleagues

What We're Looking For:

• GCSEs in English and Maths
• Previous experience in purchase ledger or finance admin
• Confident with Excel and good attention to detail
• Great at staying organised and managing your time
• Comfortable working with lots of data

Nice to Have:

• AAT qualification (or studying towards one)
• Experience with SAP (but don't worry, full training given!)

What's on Offer:

• £28,000 salary
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (growing to 25 days with length of service)
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance

Interested? Please send us your CV today!

If you'd like to work in a Purchase Ledger role in an education based environment with a friendly team, this could be the role for you. This long term temp role is paying the equivalent of an annual salary of 27,300 to 29,250 and comes with holiday pay, pension, free parking, onsite canteen and coffee shop.

About The Purchase Ledger Role:

Working as part of a small team, you will be dealing with purchase invoices with a focus on solving queries and discrepancies Duties will include:

• Reviewing and processing purchase invoices
• Matching and posting to the system
• Dealing with high value invoices for a variety of services and contracts across the business
• Liaising with the other contacts on price or quantity discrepancies
• Providing general support across the team as needed

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in a similar Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant with good Purchase Ledger experience
• Confident dealing with a variety of people
• A good problem solver with the ability to resolve invoice queries
• Comfortable with computerised accounting systems to process purchase ledger invoices
• Basic general skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Due to the nature of the role, you will ideally have an Enhanced DBS check or willing to undergo one

What will you get in return for your work as a Purchase Ledger Assistant:

• The equivalent of a salary of 27,300 to 29,250 (14 to 15 per hour)
• Holiday pay
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Fabulous working environment
• Staff canteen and onsite coffee shop

To Apply:

If this sounds like a Purchase Ledger role you will LOVE, please send your CV today

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

Purchase Ledger Assistant

£28k pa 

Lancaster LA2 - Office Based

My client is looking to recruit a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Finance team at their Lancaster based Head Office. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function with reconciliations, stocktakes, and ad-hoc tasks. Working in the construction industry knowledge of CIS would be an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least two year’s experience in a similar role who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing supplier invoices in line with agreed payment terms
• Matching invoices with purchase orders and coding them correctly
• Entering invoices onto the system and filing for payment
• Liaising with line managers to authorise invoices without purchase orders
• Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal requesters
• Raising payments via BACS and supporting payment runs
• Processing staff expenses and supporting month-end procedures

The Successful Purchase Ledger Assistant

• At least 2year’s experience in a similar finance or purchase ledger role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent Excel and general IT skills
• Experience with SAGE 50 (advantageous)
• A quick learner who is self-motivated and enthusiastic
• A team player with great interpersonal skills

On Offer

• Starting salary c £28k
• Study support if required for AAT
• 25 days holiday
• On site parking

Apply today for immediate consideration.

If you'd like to work in a Purchase Ledger role in an education based environment with a friendly team, this could be the role for you. This long term temp role is paying the equivalent of an annual salary of 27,300 to 29,250 and comes with holiday pay, pension, free parking, onsite canteen and coffee shop.

About The Purchase Ledger Role:

Working as part of a small team, you will be dealing with purchase invoices with a focus on solving queries and discrepancies Duties will include:

• Reviewing and processing purchase invoices
• Matching and posting to the system
• Dealing with high value invoices for a variety of services and contracts across the business
• Liaising with the other contacts on price or quantity discrepancies
• Providing general support across the team as needed

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in a similar Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant with good Purchase Ledger experience
• Confident dealing with a variety of people
• A good problem solver with the ability to resolve invoice queries
• Comfortable with computerised accounting systems to process purchase ledger invoices
• Basic general skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Due to the nature of the role, you will ideally have an Enhanced DBS check or willing to undergo one

What will you get in return for your work as a Purchase Ledger Assistant:

• The equivalent of a salary of 27,300 to 29,250 (14 to 15 per hour)
• Holiday pay
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Fabulous working environment
• Staff canteen and onsite coffee shop

To Apply:

If this sounds like a Purchase Ledger role you will LOVE, please send your CV today

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Office based Stockport

Stockport

Immediate Start

Client Details

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a market leading facilities Management business in Stockport due to continued growth and expansion. This company are a market leader in the sector and looking forward to further growth in 2025 making it an excellent time to join the business. They are a highly sought after employer to work for.

Description

The Purchase Ledger Assistant role is initially a temporary assignment and will be full time office based in Stockport- Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager key responsibilities will include:

• Processing invoices
• Supplier queries
• Statement reconciliation

Profile

In order to apply for the role you should:

Have previous experience in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable

Be available to consider an immediate start temp role

Be able to commute full time to Stockport office

Job Offer

Opportunity for role to be extended

Opportunity to join growing company

Sewell Wallis is pleased to again be representing this brilliant company based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, one of the largest and most successful in their field globally, in the search for a Purchase Ledger Assistant.

With a rich history and an ethos of longevity, this is a great opportunity to join a company where individuals are celebrated, and you will be able to grow and develop your skillset.

What will you be doing?

• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Coding invoices
• Matching invoices to POs
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• POC for any purchase ledger related queries
• Preparing payment runs for review
• Any ad hoc duties required by the Accountant

What skills do you need?

• Prior experience in a similar role with a Purchase Ledger background
• Preferably experience using Excel (V lookups, Pivots)
• Kerridge experience (desirable, not essential)

What's on offer?

• An opportunity to join a company with a rich history and lots of potential for learning within the role.
• On-site parking.
• Competitive salary.

Apply below or contact Hannah for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

After an incredible 4 decades in the role, our client’s long-standing Ledgers Controller is heading into retirement. They’re now looking for their successor - someone to step into this key position as Purchase Ledger Controller.

This isn’t your standard ledger role. You’ll take ownership of the company’s cash, banking, payments and reconciliation. With hundreds of complex invoices processed each month, you’ll be the one keeping everything accurate, controlled and running on time. It’s a multifaceted, high-volume process, but one that’s central to the business.

You’ll work closely with the financial Controller, ensuring that both sterling and international payments are managed seamlessly.

What you’ll get:

·   Competitive salary

·   Flexibility with start and finish times

·   Matched company pension

·   25 days holiday + bank holidays

About You

·   You have proven experience in purchase ledger and cash management

·   You can spot errors and risks quickly, and put solutions in place to resolve them

·   Understand the end-to-end payments process – from receipt of supplier invoices through to making payments

·   You’re confident making decisions and acting as the first point of contact for all cash and bank matters

·   You take real ownership and responsibility, treating the company’s finances with care and control

·   You can work well under pressure, balancing accuracy with pace

·   Not shy to challenge and question processes when needed, always looking for improvement

About the Role

·   Manage the full purchase ledger function

·   Handle GBP and FX payments, including two monthly payment runs, weekly ad hoc runs, and foreign currency transactions

·   Reconcile all transactions across purchasing and banking

·   Review, approve, and process company credit cards and limits

·   Oversee cash and bank transfers across the business

·   Manage the finance inbox, responding to supplier queries and resolving issues efficiently

·   Work closely with the FC to approve payments and maintain compliance

·   Act as the go-to person for all things cash and bank related

About the company

·   World leader in their field

·   Huge drivers of development and innovation

·   A supportive team culture with training and development opportunities

This is a trusted, hands-on role at the heart of the finance team - perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, ownership, and responsibility.

For more information, please call and speak to Lucy Bailey