Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Preston | 37.5 hours per week | £26,000 – £28,000

A well-established business based in Preston is looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team.

This role will involve managing supplier payments, invoice processing, reconciliations, and resolving queries while ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities:
☑️ Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes using both systems and manual processes
☑️ Supplier statement reconciliations
☑️ Identifying and resolving invoice discrepancies
☑️ Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding queries and disputed claims
☑️ Setting up new suppliers
☑️ Processing payments via BACS and CHAPS
☑️ Posting and allocating payments

About You:
☑️ Previous purchase ledger or accounts experience would be beneficial
☑️ Excellent numeracy and attention to detail
☑️ Good communication skills, including over the telephone
☑️ Able to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
☑️ Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
☑️ Good working knowledge of Excel

Benefits Include:
☑️ Salary of £26,000 – £28,000
☑️ 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Next Steps: 

If this sound like you and you are ready for a new opportunity in the Preston area, please apply directly with your most recent CV