Purchase Ledger

Job Description

We’re currently working with a multi-channel retailer based in Manchester that are looking to expand their finance function by adding an additional Purchase Ledger. They are looking for someone who is comfortable managing multiple entities within one business and in turn managing multiple ledgers. Working within a high-volume finance environment, you will take responsibility for ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently across a number of group entities. The role will involve working with suppliers and internal stakeholders across retail stores, e-commerce and central business functions.

Purchase Ledger – Responsibilities:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices, credit notes and expenses across multiple legal entities.
• Coding and allocating invoices accurately to the correct entity, department and cost centre.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing supplier accounts and ensuring ledger information is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving outstanding or aged items.
• Investigating invoice, pricing and payment queries with suppliers and internal departments.
• Ensuring appropriate approval and authorisation processes are followed.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, including validating supplier information and bank details.
• Monitoring aged creditors and identifying invoices requiring action.
• Supporting month-end processes, including purchase ledger reconciliations, accrual information and reporting.
• Working across multiple entities and ensuring transactions are correctly recorded within the appropriate company.
• Liaising with stakeholders across stores, e-commerce, buying, merchandising, operations and other head-office functions.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline purchase-to-pay processes and controls.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with ad-hoc analysis and transactional finance duties where required.

Purchase Ledger – Package:

• £34,000 salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• Company pension
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Employee discount / retail benefits
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities
• Additional company benefits