Job Description

We’re passionate, relentless and full of beans, determined to make a difference and change the world for the better. From massive changes to tiny tweaks – making a difference is what keeps us driven.
It started at a pub in Bolton with a £1 bet and a belief that things could be done better!
More about the Expert Purchase Ledger Clerk role:
This is an excellent opportunity to join AO Logistics Finance department as an Expert Purchase Ledger Clerk on a 12-month fixed-term contract and be an integral part of the AO Logistics Finance team. You will be joining a dynamic team of 4 whilst having the independence to work alone in a fast-paced environment. This role is no ordinary Purchase Ledger role with no two days the same – you will constantly be challenged and driven out of your comfort zone. Picture a typical Finance department…scrap that concept!
This is a work hard play hard environment with an excellent diverse team! If you feel you are up to the challenge…read on!
Here's what you can expect to be doing as our Expert Purchase Ledger Clerk:
- Main role: Excel Reconciliations of receipting processes
- Input of invoices/credits Microsoft AX – Setting up new supplier accounts including drivers
- Matching to purchase orders for vehicle repairs for a number of different depots
- Preparing payments to go to suppliers and drivers
- Liaising with depots to ensure purchase orders are raised and investigating and queries
- Processing invoices and credit notes, ensuring coded accurately within our accounting system, AX
- Matching invoices to the AO Logistics PO system
- Be aware of VAT relief if applicable, ensuring invoices are correctly recorded, within VAT guidelines
- Reviewing supplier statements on a monthly basis, ensuring accounts stay within credit limits
- Reconciling all supplier accounts at month-end
- Cover for purchase ledger payment runs
- Unallocated cash
Why choose AO:
Our people are our superpower, and that’s no accident. We’re looking for everyday heroes who want to learn and help other people achieve. Those glass-half-full-types who have an appetite for a better tomorrow.
With AO, the sky’s the limit. We’ll support you to be the best version of yourself and always drive your career forward.
We keep things simple. We say things like "treat every customer like they’re your gran” and “make decisions your mum would be proud of" because we’re personal and act with integrity – every day in every action.
Great People Deserve Great Things:
We’ve designed our benefits to cover everything from big moments to little helps. As well all as the essentials, like pensions and holidays, we’ve got our own "AO Perks" to help you with the little things that matter.
- 25 days holiday (Excluding Bank Holidays)
- At least 5% contribution pension scheme*
- Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24hr employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Be able to work at a fast pace whilst hitting monthly deadlines - Be able to deal with high volumes of invoices/data - Be adaptable to business requirements daily/weekly/monthly within set deadlines - Have a passion for success and results - Have a positive can-do attitude - Have the ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative - Be accurate with a good eye for detail - Have strong MS Excel skills – including regular use of formulas