Purchase Ledger Clerk

Exciting Opportunities: Purchase Ledger Clerk and Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Standish, Ainscough Crane Hire (Hybrid working available)

Ainscough Crane Hire is seeking two dynamic individuals to join our finance team in Standish as a Purchase Ledger Clerk and a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk. In these roles, 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.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Bi-annual retention bonus, to reward your loyalty and contribution.
• 24 days annual leave, with extra days added at 2 years, 5 years, 10 years and 20 years.
• Holiday purchase scheme: buy up to 5 additional days annually through salary sacrifice.
• Group life assurance: 3x your basic salary.
• Pension plan: 4% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution.
• Employee benefits platform through Ainscough Advantage.
• Staff forums: Have your voice heard and contribute to company-wide discussions.
• Online HR tools: Easy access to your payslips, holiday bookings, and personal information.

Role Responsibilities

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk or Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing invoices within KPIs.
• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve any delays or queries.
• Managing supplier expectations regarding invoices and payments.
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Overseeing key supplier accounts (Senior Clerk will take the lead).
• Supporting team collaboration to ensure deadlines are met.
• Providing additional support to the Purchase Ledger Manager as needed.

Person Specification

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Minimum qualifications: GCSEs or equivalent in Maths & English.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an accounts department, preferably within purchase ledger.
• 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.
• CIS Scheme and end-to-end sales cycle knowledge is essential for the Senior Clerk role.

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.