Job Description

Location Manchester


Discipline: Finance


Job type: Permanent


Job ref: 006762


Published: about 16 hours ago

A bit about us

Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK's leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible to all. We showcase more than 130 fragrance brands in over 220 stores throughout the UK and online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk. We are expanding and are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team and be part of a growing and vibrant brand.

Why you'll love working here

Enjoy work-life balance with our flexible working scheme - including 15 work from home days a year, duvet days and the choice to flex your working hours

Vibrant state-of-the-art office, conveniently located in Trafford Park with great transport links and free onsite parking

No need to travel to the gym - we have one here for you! Take advantage of our free onsite gym facilities before/after work or even pop in at lunchtime

Generous staff discounts on a wide range of fabulous fragrances

Excellent progression and development opportunities - work with teams who are passionate about what they do and develop your expertise within a creative and collaborative space

The role

Are you a motivated individual with Purchase Ledger experience who can work on your own initiative? We have just the role for you





Reporting to the AP Supervisor, The

Purchase Ledger Clerk

will take responsibility for the maintenance of the purchase ledger for the business. The successful candidate will be someone who has exceptional attention to detail and works methodically, with excellent communication skills.

What you'll be doing

Inputting, coding and processing invoices daily including utilities

Prepare month end payment runs according to company standards and in line with internal controls (invoice authorisations and PO sign offs)

Ensure key accounts are managed appropriately as priority to minimise impacts of late payment (Key SLA)

Build solid supplier relationships

Supplier statement reconciliation and control, good maintenance of aged accounts

Process expenses in line with company policy and submit to payroll

Assist in intercompany account reconciliation

Assist with legal issues in conjunction with Head of Finance

Assisting in other areas of Finance if required

What you'll bring

Essential - 2 years+ experience in purchase ledger or similar role, must be a self-starter*


Retail industry or multisite experience is a benefit as is any exposure to processing stock and rent/service charge purchase ledgers

Previous experience of working on purchase ledger / working in a busy finance department

Good Excel and Word skills

Effective communicator (both written and verbally), internally and externally

Experience with working with Microsoft Dynamics Nav

Track record of being highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively

How to apply

Simply upload your CV via our careers page.


Join us now and help shape the future of fragrance retail!

The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.