Purchase Ledger Analyst

Position: Purchase Ledger Analyst (Permanent)
Location: Trafford

Axon Moore are excited to be recruiting for a newly created position within a forward-thinking organisation that’s building a focused, high performing team. This role has a clear emphasis on payments, reconciliations, and query resolution - and here’s the best part: there is NO invoice processing in this role!

Instead, this position is fully focused on:

High-volume, complex supplier reconciliations
Query resolution and dispute management
Direct Debit management
Process improvement
We’re looking for an experienced AP professional who enjoys the investigative, analytical, and problem-solving side of Accounts Payable.

Location:

West Manchester | Hybrid | Flexible
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000

Key Responsibilities:

Perform accurate, timely, and complete reconciliations of high-volume supplier accounts
Take ownership of assigned ledgers, minimising anomalies and aged items
Act as the primary point of contact for supplier queries, resolving discrepancies efficiently
Investigate and resolve disputes relating to invoices, payments, and credit notes
Manage, monitor, and control Direct Debit arrangements
Clear aged items on the payables subledger and support cost accrual processes
Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve payment and terms-related issues
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Assist with process improvements and workflow optimisation
Provide guidance to junior team members and deputise where required

Person Specification:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a P2P / Accounts Payable role
Proven experience managing complex reconciliations, payments, and query resolution
SAP experience highly desirable
Strong Excel skills essential
Experience managing Direct Debit arrangements
Knowledge of VAT
Strong attention to detail and a process improvement mindset
Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively

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