Job Description

SENIOR PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / MANCHESTER / HYBRID/ 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT/ 27,000 - 32,000 ( DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE) PLUS BENEFITS

About the Team / Role

WEX is an innovative payments and technology company looking to forge the way in a rapidly changing environment, with a goal to simplify the business of doing business for our customers, freeing them to spend more time, with less worry, on the things they love. We are on a journey to build a consistent world class user experience across our products and services and leverage customer driven innovation across all of our strategic initiatives.

Due to maternity leave, we are now looking for a fixed term Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our highly experienced team based in Manchester. The successful candidate will work with a large finance team but will be working in a smaller sub team.

This role is looking for a Monday 5th January 2026 start for 12 months.

What's on offer?

Highly competitive salary up to 27,000-32,000 dependent on experience 37.5-hour week - Monday to Friday- no evenings & weekends Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our Manchester City Center Office) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Gym Flex membership Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing

How you'll make an impact

Invoice processing; Assist with accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices through our Procure-to-pay (P2P) system COUPA, ensuring they match purchase orders Trade invoices Processing; Assisting in the efficient and timely processing of daily trade invoices, ensuring the accuracy of data entry into PeopleSoft Payment Runs; Help prepare and execute payment runs to suppliers, ensuring all payments are processed within agreed terms Training & AMP; Development, Participate in training sessions to enhance your understanding of accounts payable functions, financial systems, and general accounting principles Compliance; Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant legislation in relation to accounts payable processes Supplier Queries; Assist in responding to supplier queries, addressing any invoice or payment -related issues

Experience you'll bring

Previous experience in Purchase Ledger Interest in Finance; A strong interest in accounting or finance, with a desire to develop a career in the field Attention to Detail; Ability to work accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all financial data is correct and well organized Communication Skills; Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal team members IT Skills; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel,Word) and interest in learning new financial software Time Management; Ability to prioritize tasks and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment TeamPlayer; Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and learn from the team. Professionalism; A professional attitude and approach to work, with a focus on confidentiality and integrity

What's next?

If you feel that you have the necessary skills to be our new Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/ belief, sexual orientation, or age

Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately it is not possible to respond to each one individually, applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted within one week of applications.