Morson Praxis
Purchase Ledger Clerk
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Keep the ledger running smoothly.
At our sister company, Grosvenor, we're a leading name in power, transformer and oil services, partnering with world-leading generation, transmission and distribution companies on projects including AIS, GIS, offshore wind connections and converter substations.
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We're looking for a diligent and organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to be based between our Warrington and Manchester offices, to ensure the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, working closely with our finance and commercial teams to maintain strong supplier relationships and robust financial controls.
If you enjoy getting the detail right, take pride in a clean, well-reconciled ledger, and want to be part of a team that keeps a busy project-based business running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the wider finance team by maintaining accurate financial records, processing high volumes of supplier invoices and payments, and assisting with month-end processes.
Who We Are
At Grosvenor, we've built a heritage spanning over four decades, delivering power, transformer and oil services to some of the world's leading generation, transmission and distribution companies.
As part of the wider Morson Group, we offer the agility of a specialist technical business with the strength and stability of one of the UK's leading engineering organisations. Our teams work collaboratively with clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready solutions across the power and oil sectors.
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You'll join a finance function where accuracy, reliability and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
What You'll Do
As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll play a key role in maintaining our purchase ledger and supporting supplier payments, including:
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and promptly
- Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes (three-way matching)
- Coding invoices to the correct nominal ledger and project/job codes
- Resolving invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments
- Maintaining supplier statements and reconciling supplier accounts
- Ensuring all invoices receive appropriate authorisation before payment, and processing employee expense claims where required
- Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs, processing BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments
- Ensuring payments are made within agreed supplier terms and liaising with suppliers on payment queries
- Setting up and maintaining supplier bank details in accordance with company controls
- Investigating and resolving aged creditor balances, and monitoring outstanding invoices and credit notes
- Assisting with month-end accruals for unprocessed invoices and maintaining a clean purchase ledger with minimal aged items
- Allocating costs to the correct contracts and projects, ensuring subcontractor and material invoices are coded correctly
- Verifying CIS information where applicable and assisting commercial teams with supplier cost queries
- Monitoring project expenditure against purchase commitments
- Assisting with month-end close activities, producing purchase ledger reports and supporting preparation of management accounts
- Maintaining supplier records, opening new supplier accounts and assisting auditors with supplier information at year-end
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What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience
- Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good organisational skills and strong numerical ability
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Competent in Microsoft Excel
- Experience using accounting software
Desirable
- Construction industry experience
- CIS knowledge
- Project costing experience
- Experience using Access Dimensions or a similar ERP system
Why Grosvenor?
- Keep it accurate: Own a busy purchase ledger and help keep our supplier relationships and financial controls in great shape.
- Collaborate: Work closely with commercial and project teams to keep costs allocated correctly.
- Make an impact: Directly support smooth month-end close and accurate management reporting.
- Belong: Be part of a supportive business backed by the wider Morson Group, with real opportunities to grow your career.
Grosvenor Power is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals and make our employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and business needs, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
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