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Posted 29 July, 2026

Purchase ledger/credit control

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited
Wigan, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk / Credit Controller\n

Location: Wigan (WN4)Job Type: Temporary (4-8 Weeks, with the potential to become long-term)Start Date: Immediate

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We're currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis to provide sickness cover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running, with the potential for the role to become long-term for the right candidate.

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The role will primarily focus on Purchase Ledger, with some additional responsibility for Credit Control, Sales Ledger, and general Bookkeeping.

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    Processing high volumes of purchase invoices.

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    Matching, batching and coding invoices.

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    Supplier statement reconciliations.

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    Assisting with payment runs.

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    Carrying out light credit control duties, including following up overdue accounts.

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    Supporting sales ledger activities.

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    General bookkeeping and finance administration.

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    Assisting the wider finance team where required.

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About You:\n
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    Ideally 5+ year's experience within Purchase Ledger and Accounts.

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    Previous experience in a similar finance role with transferable skills.

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    Confident managing high-volume invoice processing.

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    Experience with Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control and Bookkeeping.

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    Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

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    Able to work independently and manage your workload effectively.

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    Available to start immediately.

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If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Message me today for immediate consideration.