Purchase Ledger Clerk Job at Morson Talent (Manchester)

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Morson Talent

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

28000.00 - 32000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Our client is seeking a competent and detail focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the Accounts Payable function during a period of team transition. This role will focus on maintaining accurate supplier processing, ensuring timely payments, and supporting smooth day to day AP operations. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced AP processor who is systems savvy and comfortable working in a fast-paced finance environment. The role will primarily support the utilities area, with scope to assist across the wider purchase ledger where required.

Job Responsibility:

Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct branch and nominal coding
Post Direct Debits and accurately allocate payments to invoices
Chase suppliers for outstanding VAT invoices where required
Set up new suppliers and verify bank details via telephone controls
Perform regular checks on supplier bank details to maintain data integrity
Support supplier reconciliations as required
Resolve supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
Run the weekly BACS payment run and perform associated validation checks
Respond to internal coding queries and support the wider finance team
Provide general purchase ledger support and assist with ad hoc AP tasks
Potential to support additional business units if required

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable processor
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Systems savvy with the ability to pick up new finance systems quickly
Good working knowledge of Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
Confident communicator when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Well organised with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Proactive and reliable team player

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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