Accounts Administrator / Purchase Ledger – Wigan
Accounts Administrator / Purchase Ledger – Wigan
Commercial
-Wigan, North West
-£14 - £14 per hour
Consultant name: Karen Chatfield
Call for more information on this position: 0161 976 7335
Job reference: 000000000099136
Date posted: 04/02/2026
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Accounts Assistant / Purchase LedgerTemp to Perm | Leigh (Wigan area) £14.00 per hour | Immediate StartPRS are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Administrator to join a busy and friendly finance team on a temp-to-perm basis, based in Leigh.This is a great opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience who is looking for stability, progression, and the chance to secure a permanent role.Hours of Work
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Key Responsibilities
- General maintenance of the Purchase Ledger, including setting up supplier accounts
- Matching invoices daily to GRNs, worksheets, and purchase orders
- Daily posting of invoices and credit notes onto Coins
- Daily and monthly supplier statement reconciliations
- Processing and issuing procurement orders
- Ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time via BACS
- Handling supplier queries promptly and professionally
- Managing legal notices within required timeframes
- Liaising with Contract Managers to ensure timely invoice approvals
- Supporting daily post distribution for Finance and Operations teams
- Filing and archiving documentation in line with company procedures
About You
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role
- Good working knowledge of basic bookkeeping
- Understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
- Confident using MS Excel and Word
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
What’s in It for You?
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with a reputable business
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 per hour
- Early Friday finish
- Supportive team and structured handover
- Excellent opportunity to build long-term career stability
If you’re interested, please click APPLY now.
Karen Chatfield