Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk (with Broader Accounts Responsibilities)

Alderley Edge, UK (2-minute walk from train station)

16 hours per week over 4 days | Office-based

International Manufacturing & Chemicals Distribution Group

An international manufacturing and trading group is seeking a competent and proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk with strong all-round accounts experience to join its Central Services team in Alderley Edge.

This is a hands-on role within a growing shared service function supporting UK operations, manufacturing in Germany, and a subsidiary in Spain. You will play a key part in both day-to-day finance operations and a major systems transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

The role offers excellent exposure to international operations and the opportunity to contribute to improving systems and processes across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase /Sales Ledger & Core Finance:

• Processing of supplier invoices

• Matching, and coding invoices to cost centres and GL codes

• Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution

• Processing staff expense claims

• Assisting with bank reconciliations

• Raising sales invoices and supporting order-to-cash processes (credit control)

• Assisting with basic accounting tasks

• Supporting month-end activities

Sales & Customer Support:

• Setting up new customer accounts to support the sales team

• Conducting credit checks

• Supporting the sales team with customer account administration

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Supporting migration from legacy systems (Sage) to Microsoft Business Central

• Processing historical transactions backlog

• Helping implement improved processes and controls

• Acting as a key user within the new system environment

About the Business:

You’ll be joining a globally operating group specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of chemicals, with:

• UK headquarters and shared service centre

• Manufacturing operations in Germany

• A subsidiary in Spain

• International customer and supplier base

We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and adaptable, 

Essential:

• Experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

• Experience coding invoices to cost centres and GL accounts

• Good understanding of core finance processes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience with system migrations or process improvements

• Exposure to credit control and sales ledger

• Experience working in a multi-entity or international environment

• AAT Qualification

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Team player with good communication skills

• Comfortable working with colleagues across different countries

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing international group

• Play a key role in a major systems transformation

• Gain exposure to global operations

• Work in a supportive and collaborative team

£15-£20 per hour dependant on experience and qualification