ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK

Location: Wigan (Office-based)
Salary: From £26,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time
We have an excellent opportunity for a diligent and highly organised Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. This is a key role for a detail-focused individual who takes pride in processing accurate, reliable information to support business operations.

• Purchase Ledger Management: Take full ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process, from goods received notes to payment run preparation.
• Order Monitoring: Regularly review purchase orders, cross-checking against internal documentation and liaising with departments to resolve cancellations, errors, or omissions.
• Goods Received Notes (GRN): Record unresolved GRNs and proactively chase missing information from sites and suppliers.
• 3-Way Matching: Match purchase orders, GRNs, and supplier invoices accurately, resolving any variances or rejected deliveries.
• Invoice Processing: Ensure precise and timely processing of purchase invoices, including correct costing, tax treatment, and allocation.
• Invoice Hold Reporting: Track disputed invoices and escalate where necessary.
• Query Resolution: Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries efficiently.
• Supplier Reconciliations: Carry out regular reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Time & Deadline Management: Prioritise workload to meet deadlines and maintain smooth operations.
• Ad-hoc Duties: Manage finance inbox, update internal records, and provide support to colleagues as required.