Credit Control & Purchase Ledger Clerk – Warrington
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Credit Controller or Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a new challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business in Warrington where you’ll play a key role in supporting the finance function.
This is a dual-role position covering both credit control and purchase ledger, so you’ll need to be confident managing customer accounts while also keeping supplier invoices accurate and up to date.
The Role
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Managing and monitoring customer trade accounts.
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Chasing outstanding payments by phone and email.
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Resolving invoice queries quickly and professionally.
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Setting up new accounts, carrying out credit checks, and recommending limits.
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Processing supplier invoices, matching to POs and delivery notes.
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Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
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Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs.
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Assisting with month-end tasks including accruals and reconciliations.
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Maintaining accurate finance records and supporting cash flow forecasting.
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience in credit control and/or purchase ledger.
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Proficiency with accounting systems (experience with Sage or Xero preferred; SAP also useful).
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills – comfortable chasing debt and dealing with queries.
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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AAT qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
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Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 (depending on experience).
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21 days holiday + bank holidays.
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Company pension scheme.
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Training and development support.
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Friendly, collaborative team culture