Purchase Ledger Clerk

Preston | Temporary | 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 on a temporary contract for up to six months.

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