Job Description

Interviews will be held in January 2026

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest's Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 18 'Hire It Centres' located across the region. We supply all types of customers in all types of businesses, specializing in many types of equipment. Ranging from plant and construction machinery to power tools and trade specific workwear

The role will be based at our Blackpool Squires Gate Head Office.

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for our busy Accounts Department.

Key skills and responsibilities:

Processing a high volume of invoices Have an understanding of cost centres Monitor and check open Purchase Orders and Receipts Scheduling invoices for payment Supplier statement reconciliation Investigate and proactively resolve supplier queries Have a good understanding of nominal codes and applying the correct VAT element General departmental duties

What attributes should our new Purchase Ledger Clerk have?

Excellent communication skills Good organisation skills Ability to work under pressure and meet month end deadlines Work independently using own initiative Excellent IT skills
This role is full time, working Monday - Friday

Benefits what we offer you...

Salary:

Depending on experience 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total) An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year's service Weekly pay FREE tool hire for all employees - Excluding consumables and delivery Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary My Wellbeing Services Employee Referral Scheme Pension scheme Full uniform provided Discounted personal legal services
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Store discount
Experience:

Purchase Ledger : 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person