Standish Head Office Contract
Purchase Ledger Clerk (6 Month FTC)
Location: Standish, Ainscough Crane Hire (Hybrid working available)
Ainscough Crane Hire are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team in Standish, Wigan, on a 6 month fixed term contract. You’ll be pivotal in ensuring supplier invoices are processed, approved, and paid on time while reconciling accounts and resolving queries. Join a company known for its commitment to safety, excellence, and teamwork. Hybrid working available, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.
Why Join Us?
We offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal well-being:
1. 24 days annual leave
2. Group life assurance: 3x your basic salary.
3. Pension plan: 4% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution.
4. Employee benefits platform through Ainscough Advantage.
5. Staff forums: Have your voice heard and contribute to company-wide discussions.
6. Online HR tools: Easy access to your payslips, holiday bookings, and personal information.
Role Responsibilities
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, your responsibilities will include:
7. Processing invoices within KPIs.
8. Collaborating with internal teams to resolve any delays or queries.
9. Managing supplier expectations regarding invoices and payments.
10. Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
11. Overseeing key supplier accounts (Senior Clerk will take the lead).
12. Supporting team collaboration to ensure deadlines are met.
13. Providing additional support to the Purchase Ledger Manager as needed.
Person Specification
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
14. Minimum qualifications: GCSEs or equivalent in Maths & English.
15. Experience: Minimum of 1 year in an accounts department, preferably within purchase ledger.
16. Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Why Ainscough?
Ainscough Crane Hire is the UK’s leading crane hire company, operating across 30 locations with a dedicated team of experts who deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards. Our industry-leading "Make the Safe Choice" ethos ensures that safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on the passionate, proud workplace culture that drives our success.