Purchase Ledger


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£28,000 to £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stretford, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a busy and supportive small Finance team for a successful company based in Stretford (Manchester).

Your new role:This role would suit someone with strong purchase ledger and accounts payable experience who is comfortable taking ownership of their workload and working accurately within a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

Take ownership of the purchase ledger, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.

Process and allocate payments, post supplier invoices and correct any issues identified.

Manage and monitor the Accounts Payable inbox, responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely manner.

Prepare and complete payment runs across multiple currencies and group bank accounts.

Reconcile information across different systems, identifying and correcting any variances.

Provide general administrative support to the wider Finance team.

Assist with additional finance and administrative duties as required.

What you'll need to succeed:

Previous experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable is essential.

Strong communication skills with a professional and helpful approach.

Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Confident, working independently and using your own initiative.

Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

A proactive approach with a willingness to support the wider team.

Previous experience using Business Central would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return:Hours of work :- 09.00am - 5.30pm (45 min lunch) Monday to FridayHybrid 3 days in office 2 working from home

25 days holiday per year plus all bank holidays

Supportive team

Free parking

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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