Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Salary: £28,275 + market-leading benefits
Skelmersdale (Office based)
40 Hours per week working Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch (or) 9am-5pm with 30 mins lunch
Ready for a new challenge?
How does working for a business where over 80% of employees recommend it as a Great Place to Work sound? A business independently accredited as a Great Place to Work, with a high number of “boomerang” employees who choose to come back because the culture, support and opportunity are genuinely there.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our highly driven and dynamic Finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join and gain experience with a rapidly growing, private equity backed business. The purpose of this role is to complete all tasks in relation to the Purchase Ledger function including the accurate and timely posting, payment and reconciliation of supplier invoices.
Who you’ll be working for
NRG Riverside is the UK’s largest municipal and specialist fleet hire company, providing specialist vehicles on short- and long-term hire, flexible hire solutions for operational continuity, comprehensive maintenance and support packages and large, high-quality portfolio of used vehicles for sale.
Established in 1996, we support customers to rationalise and decarbonise fleets, reduce costs and minimise Vehicle Off Road (VOR) time. Our reputation is built on operational understanding, reliability and long-term partnerships.
What kind of person are we looking for?
* Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role; this could be as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk etc.
* Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication skills with an excellent telephone manner and an ability to build rapport and professional relationships with both external and internal stakeholders
* Clear and logical thinker
* Strong PC skills, with proficiency in Excel and Outlook as a minimum
What you’ll be doing
* As the Purchase Ledger Clerk you will process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
* Match purchase invoices to purchase orders/ job cards
* Code and input invoices into the accounting system
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
* Prepare payment runs (BACS, cheque, or other methods) in line with payment terms
* Respond to supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships
* Monitor and manage aged creditor reports
* Assist with month-end processes, including accruals and reporting
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures
* Support audits by providing relevant purchase ledger information
* Liaise with all departments as required where issues may arise and escalate as needed
* Resolve queries both internally and externally in a timely manner
* Ad-hoc tasks as part of the wider Finance team as required
The main question is, what are the benefits for you?
33 Days annual leave (inclusive of statutory).
Salary Sacrifice pension.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave & pay.
Employee Assistance Program.
OnDemand GP and face to face counselling sessions.
Online health advice portal.
Benefits portal including retail, leisure, and holiday discounts.
Dedicated training and development to support your career with our business.
Recommend a friend bonus. (Up to £2,000!)
Death in Service (available from day one of employment).
Wellbeing programme.
Free onsite parking.
Free uniform.
How can you apply?
Did you know that we accept applications in all varieties? We welcome all type of applications, whether you are a budding poet or artist, a songwriter, or a wordsmith where a traditional CV is more your style.
For all video/photo applications please ensure you demonstrate, similar to a traditional CV, that you meet the required skills and experience for the role to give you the best opportunity to be shortlisted for an interview.
NRG Riverside has a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. If our vacancies sound exciting, but your experience doesn’t 100% align, we still want to hear from you and would strongly encourage you to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under anti discriminatory laws