Purchase Ledger Assistant

  • Medlock Partners Ltd
  • Wigan, Lancashire
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Wigan

We are working with an International Technology business in the Wigan area as they look to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to the finance team.

After a recent merger and a number of acquisitions in the pipeline, the business is going from strength to strength.

This award winning company has been recognised as a fantastic place to work and promotes a genuinely strong team ethos.

The purchase ledger clerk will have the opportunity to get involved with interesting projects such as supporting with a new system implementation and migration of processes following the merger.

Day to day duties will include:

  • Effective processing of purchase invoices in line with timelines
  • Processing of company expenses
  • Reconciliation of supplier statements
  • Matching, checking and coding of purchase invoices to ensure payment accuracy
  • Matching PO's to invoices
  • Act as main point of contact for queries relating to purchases ledger, invoices and payments
  • Ensuring that all new supplier accounts are accurately set up
  • Ensure existing account details are maintained in line with the company policy
  • Processing of supplier and employee expense payments through the banking system

Experience and skills:

  • Previous experience working in a transactional finance role - Ideally purchase ledger
  • AAT studier would be welcomed but not essential
  • An eye for accuracy
  • Strong systems skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Good communication skills
  • A desire to learn and develop
  • Team player - adaptable to the needs of colleagues

The role is office based and standard working hours are 9 -5.30 with some flex to start earlier if needed.

Study support can be available.

Investors in people Gold winner, 22 days hol, increasing annually up to 25 - plus Bank holidays, health cover, regular social events including residential, monthly breakfasts, financial long service awards from year 2, study support plus more.