TEMPORARY PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER (HYBRID WORKING)
£15.40 to £17.50 PER HOUR + IMMEDIATE START
TEMPORARY CONTRACT WITH POTENTIAL TO BECOME PERMANENT
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're partnering with a well-established business in Salford that is looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant on an immediate temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Purchase Ledger experience and Xero knowledge who can hit the ground running.
The role will involve managing high volumes of purchase invoices, supplier payments, sales ledger transactions and month-end reconciliations, whilst helping to clear an existing backlog.
THE PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
Processing high volumes of purchase invoices using Xero, ensuring accurate coding, matching and authorisation
Managing the purchase ledger from invoice receipt through to supplier payment
Reconciling supplier statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding queries
Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are processed within agreed terms
Maintaining supplier records and liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding queries
Recording daily sales transactions from various revenue streams, ensuring accurate allocation and reconciliation
Clearing an existing backlog of purchase ledger transactions and outstanding finance administration
Completing month-end ledger reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties
THE PERSON:
Experience within a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable role
Strong Purchase Ledger experience, including high-volume invoice processing, is essential
Confident using Xero independently is essential
Good Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations and financial data
Sales Ledger and month-end reconciliation experience would be advantageous
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to hit the ground running
Available to start immediately or at short notice following a video interview
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration.
IMMEDIATE START – VIDEO INTERVIEWS BEING ARRANGED.
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FINANCE ASSISTANT MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE UP TO £29,000 + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
THE OPPORTUNITY: We're partnering with a well-established and growing business in Macclesfield that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant to join its busy finance team. The successful Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, taking responsibility for purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions, processing invoices, reconciling accounts and assisting with month-end finance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance or a recent graduate in Accounting and Finance experience who enjoys working in a supportive finance team in a business that boasts an impressive portfolio of clients.
THE FINANCE ASSISTANT ROLE:
Processing purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding, matching and authorisation
Managing purchase ledger transactions, maintaining supplier accounts and resolving outstanding queries
Raising and processing sales invoices, ensuring accurate billing and timely completion
Maintaining the sales ledger, allocating customer payments and investigating outstanding balances
Reconciling supplier statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving invoice queries
Assisting with bank reconciliations and ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded
Supporting the Credit Control team with customer account queries and outstanding payment investigations
Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, spreadsheets and supporting documentation
Assisting with supplier payment runs and ensuring invoices are processed within agreed payment terms
Supporting month-end procedures, including ledger reconciliations, journals and financial reporting
Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve finance-related queries
Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and providing administrative support to the wider finance team
Supporting improvements to existing finance processes and ensuring accurate record keeping
THE PERSON:
Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Purchase Ledger Clerk or Sales Ledger Clerk role or an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance
Experience processing purchase invoices and maintaining purchase ledger records
Good understanding of sales ledger processes, including raising invoices and allocating customer payments
Experience completing bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations would be advantageous
Previous exposure to month-end processes, journals or management accounts support would be beneficial
Exposure to computerised accounting software would be advantageous
Good Microsoft Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets, formulas and financial data. Must be able to use Pivot Tables and SUMIFS
Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Good understanding of accounting principles and day-to-day finance procedures
Confident communicating with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Finance Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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Part-Time Accounts Clerk / Bookkeeper – Flexible HoursOffice Monster | South LeedsSalary: £14.00–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Part-time, minimum 20 hours per week Working pattern: Flexible hours and days, Monday to Friday Location: South Leeds Opportunity: Potential to progress into a full-time positionAbout Office MonsterOffice Monster is a well-established, growing e-commerce business specialising in office supplies, furniture and workplace solutions. We're a friendly, close-knit team that takes pride in delivering excellent service to our customers.As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced and organised Accounts Clerk to join our team and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our accounts function.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes ownership of their responsibilities and is looking for a flexible, long-term role within a supportive business.The RoleYou'll be responsible for managing our sales and purchase ledgers, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring our day-to-day accounting processes run smoothly.Your key responsibilities will include:Sales Ledger
Raising customer invoices, credit notes and proforma invoices.Processing customer payments and posting journals.Maintaining accurate customer account records.Managing account applications and approvals.
Purchase Ledger
Processing and reconciling supplier invoices.Preparing and recording supplier payments.Posting cashbook transactions and journals.Investigating and resolving supplier account queries.
Credit Control & Financial Administration
Managing credit control, including issuing statements and payment reminders.Contacting customers by telephone and email to follow up on overdue payments.Completing regular bank reconciliations.Producing monthly debtor reports and assisting with month-end procedures.Identifying and escalating financial discrepancies or queries where necessary.Working with our bespoke accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
About YouWe're looking for someone who is confident in their accounting abilities, has excellent attention to detail and can manage their workload with minimal supervision.Ideally, you'll have:
A minimum of two years' experience in a similar accounts or bookkeeping role.Previous experience managing both sales and purchase ledgers.A good understanding of credit control and bank reconciliation.Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.Confident communication skills, both over the telephone and via email.A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take ownership of your work.A friendly, positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a small team.
Experience using accounting software is essential, although full training will be provided on our bespoke system.Working Hours & FlexibilityWe understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, so we're happy to offer flexibility around your working hours and days.
A minimum of 20 hours per week.Working days and start/finish times can be agreed to suit both you and the business.Hours can be spread across three to five days, Monday to Friday.Potential for the role to develop into a full-time position as the business continues to grow.
Whether you're looking to fit work around family commitments or simply prefer a part-time working pattern, we're open to discussing an arrangement that works for everyone.What We Offer
Competitive pay of £14.00–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience.Flexible working hours and days.A friendly, relaxed and supportive working environment.The opportunity to take ownership of the accounts function.A stable, long-term role within an established and growing business.Potential progression into a full-time position.
Interested? We'd Love to Hear From You!If you're an experienced Accounts Clerk looking for a flexible role where your contribution will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today by submitting your CV and a brief introduction about yourself. INDLSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...