Purchase Ledger Clerk

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk – Manchester Hybrid – Up to £28,000 per annum DOE

An up and coming organisation in Manchester City Centre is hiring for a Purchase Ledger Clerk due to an upturn in demand.

Are you experienced with Sage 50 and thrive in a sociable team environment? We’re looking for a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to support our finance department and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our company’s accounts.

About the Role:

You will assist senior members of the finance team to maintain accurate company accounts, adhering to our accounting processes, procedures, and policies. You’ll be working across a variety of companies/sectors ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process purchase invoices and credit notes (CNs), managing multiple generic mailboxes and portals for invoice downloads.
2. Request invoices and credit notes as needed from reconciliations or business requests.
3. Support the business through telephone communications.
4. Ensure all invoices and credit notes are accurately posted to Sage in a timely manner.
5. Create supplier statement reconciliations.
6. Identify and file prepayment invoices.
7. Post bank transactions to Sage and carry out bank reconciliations.
8. Make debit card payments, including handling vehicle fines.
9. Undertake ad hoc administration and associated tasks as required.

Skills and Aptitude Required:

1. Experience with Sage 50 is essential but may consider Xero as an alternative.
2. Ability to provide short-term cover for the credit control/sales ledger team is advantageous.
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work hands-on in a small team.
4. Proven team player with a sociable and cooperative attitude.

About You:

1. Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude.
2. Commitment to continuous team success.
3. Ability to manage personal and team workload efficiently.
4. Commercially minded, aligning with your level of experience.

If you are ready to bring your expertise in accounting and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!

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