Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger ClerkOldham - £28,000paWe are supporting a fantastic manufacturing and distribution client based in Oldham looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This role is full time, permanent and is based on site 5 days.As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for accurately managing the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed correctly and payments are made promptly in accordance with agreed terms.Benefits of the role:Free ParkingHealth and Wellbeing ProgrammePension ContributionOn-site GymResponsibilities in the role:Accurately & efficiently process supplier invoices, ensuring timely entry and payment.Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received documentation, resolving any discrepancies as required.Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment queries with suppliers and internal departments.Maintain accurate supplier accounts and conduct regular statement reconciliations to ensure balances are correct.Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure payments are processed accurately and within agreed payment terms.Monitor supplier accounts for overdue invoices and proactively investigate and resolve outstanding queries.Process supplier credit notes, refunds and adjustments accurately and in a timely manner.Support month-end processes, including purchase ledger reconciliations, accruals and other accounting requirements.Ensure supplier invoices are correctly coded and processed in accordance with VAT requirements.Requirements of the role:Previous experience ideally in a manufacturing/distribution business.Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience.Good attention to detail and accuracy.Good Excel skills.Ability to work independently while also being part of a wider finance team.Experience of purchase order matching.