Purchase Ledger Clerk

About the role

The Purchase Ledger Clerk will join a finance team in the Wilmslow area, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. This permanent, full‑time position involves processing supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts and supporting the day‑to‑day accounts payable function.

Key responsibilities

• Process contractor and supplier invoices accurately across multiple group companies.
• Manage finance mailboxes and ensure invoices follow agreed procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice queries promptly.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate pricing or quantity discrepancies.
• Take ownership of invoices on hold and proactively resolve issues.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations and address outstanding items.
• Post daily cash receipts and set up new supplier accounts.
• Generate weekly payment runs for approval and payment.
• Support regional teams with ad‑hoc payment requests and finance enquiries.
• Assist with year‑end audit requirements and provide broader finance team support as needed.

Required profile

• Experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Excellent organisational ability and capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships.
• Ability to investigate and resolve supplier queries efficiently.
• Positive, proactive attitude and teamwork orientation.
• Willingness to support other departments when required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000 per year.
• Full‑time permanent contract.
• Modern office location in the Wilmslow area.
• Supportive team environment.