Purchase Ledger Clerk

Established retail business are seeking to add a Purchase Ledger Clerk to their dynamic finance function. The role offers exposure to the internal workings of a market leading company located in the heart of Lancashire.

You as the Purchase Ledger clerk will report into the payments manager, and will be responsible for the full end to end accounts payable process.

Your responsibilities Include the following:

• Full responsibility for accurately recording purchase invoices for a number of entities, currencies and business areas.
• Manage supplier maintenance and onboard new suppliers
• Reconcile supplier statements/remittances
• Make sure all payments are made on time in line with payment terms
• Produce weekly payment runs
• Liaise with and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
• Post and allocate cash payments in the accounting software
• Work closely with each department of the sports divisions and become a key point of contact
• Assist on the wider month end close process as required

The requirements of the role are as follows:

• Have previous Purchase Ledger experience.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and workload management.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, and in particular Excel.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight month end deadlines.

For more information on this exciting Purchase Ledger Clerk position for a market leading retail business based in Accrington, or any other finance roles in Greater Manchester or the surrounding area, please contact Dan Collins at Walters People on Daniel.Collins@walterspeople.co.uk or alternatively call +447900409833.