Average Accounts Purchase salary in the UK

Salary: £26k - £32k (DOE) Location: Cradley Heath Contract: Permanent, Full Time A really exciting new opportunity has arisen for an Purchase Ledger/Assistant Accountant. An engineering, manufacturing business are in need of someone who can support within their finance team. Specifically looking for a Senior Accounts Payable specialist who has experience with more complex finance duties and able to be involved in petty cash, trial balance sheets etc. Main responsibilities include: Processing invoices accurately and in a timely mannerEnd to end Payables process.Processing invoices, identifying, and ensuring paid in line with policiesAnswering and resolving AP queriesCommunicating with internal and external stakeholdersUpdating and maintaining AP databaseBank reconciliation.Allocating payments and processing Payment runs.Monitoring and managing portfolio of clients.Petty CashTrial Balance sheetsCashflow and forecastingAd hoc duties to support Financial Controller Essential experience Over 3 years' experience working within Accounts PayableKnowledge of the end-to-end P2P processAdvanced Excel experienceExperience working in manufacturing sector.Experienced using Pegasus Opera or similar finance system.Ability to communicate with stakeholders internally and externally. Desirable experience Assistant Accountant ExperienceExperience working in a senior Accounts level.Experience working closely with a Financial ControllerExperience with process improvement and implementation. Fantastic opportunity to develop and grow within a reputable business. This is an onsite position therefore will require someone to work in the office 5 days a week. Therefore, if you have the relevant experience and keen to find out more information Apply now for a confidential conversation. For application and accessibility support, please contact your local Marks Sattin office. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://privacy for our privacy policy.

Robert Half are exclusively recruiting an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for a dynamic organisation in the Newport area, known for its positive work culture and currently experiencing an exciting growth phase. This permanent role is ideal for someone with a passion for accounts payable and experience in manufacturing, who is looking to thrive in a supportive team environment. The Role:As the Accounts Payable specialist, you'll play a critical role in managing high-volume, complex invoices and supporting the transition to a new accounting software. This position reports to a forward-thinking Finance Manager, with progression opportunities for those seeking career growth within the company. Job Title: Purchase Ledger ClerkLocation: Newport areaSalary: £30,000 + 8% annual bonusInterview and Start Date: ASAPEmployment Type: PermanentWork Arrangement: Hybrid, with ideally 4 days in-office and 1 day remote (flexible to consider 3 days in-office) Responsibilities: Manage the accounts payable inbox, handling email inquiries and processing invoices.Obtain approvals for non-PO invoices, coordinating across multiple departments.Process around 1,000 monthly invoices, with 50/50 split between stock and overhead invoices; resolve discrepancies due to commodity price changes for stock invoices.Post supplier invoices, ensuring timely updates in ERP to support payment runs.Reconcile supplier statements and address both internal PO discrepancies and external supplier queries.Process employee expenses by extracting reports from the electronic expense system and recording them in the ERP. Skills and Experience: Demonstrated experience in accounts payable; a passion for AP is essential.ERP systems experience is highly desirable, as is familiarity with the manufacturing sector.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, particularly when working with large, complex invoices.Effective communicator and team player, comfortable interacting with various departments. What We Offer: Competitive salary of £30,000 + an 8% bonus.25 days of annual leave plus birthday and bank holidays (with an increase of 1 day for every 2 years of service, up to 30 days).Medicash plan for healthcare support.A vibrant, modern office space with excellent transport links and free onsite parking.Hybrid work flexibility, supportive team culture, and the chance to join a business during an exciting growth period. If you're ready to bring your AP expertise to a growing organisation with excellent benefits and progression potential, we'd love to hear from you! Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk Location: Bury, Lancashire Pay Bracket: £26,000 to £30,000 + Benefits We are working well-established business specialising in manufacturing and distribution to both retail and contract customers based in Bury. They are looking for a credit control professional to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with excellent working culture and exposure opportunities. This role will report to the Purchase Ledger Manager, you will be responsible for supporting their day-to-day finance function. Your main roles and responsibilities: Responsible for the invoices/credits for multi-companies.Perform data entry of invoice.Reconcile statements and resolve any discrepancies.Support month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.Prepare and process payment runs.Collaborate with internal departments to resolve queries.Assist with vendor setup and maintenance in the accounting system.Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.Weekly Invoice run for self-employee operators.Provide cover for wider finance function The ideal candidate will have: Experience in an Accounts Department / Purchase Ledger SettingStrong attention to detailA competent understanding of MS packages (Outlook/Excel/Word etc)Experience with Sage 200 is idealStrong time management skills Don't tick every box? We encourage candidates to push themselves and to go for it! Whilst you might not meet all the criteria we're looking for, there are plenty of opportunities to develop yourself. We also have additional vacancies like this one at a more junior and senior level, if you're not suitable for this position, we might have others that you'd like to hear about! Nothing ventured is nothing gained. For immediate consideration please submit an updated CV to this advert, the client is happy to wait if the right person has a notice period. What's next? Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to a registration with Thomas ahead of submitting your CV to the client. We will have a good chat regarding your career and how we can help. Following this, your CV will be sent off with a consultant overview to secure you the interview.