Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Title: Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Tipton, West Midlands
Duration: 4-8 weeks (potential for permanent opportunity)
Salary: £13 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm (Some flexibility available)

Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Tipton, West Midlands. Due to increased demand and a temporary gap in their finance team, they are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to provide essential support within their busy finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to earn extra income during the Christmas period, with the potential for the role to become permanent, though there is no guarantee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring they are correctly matched with purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Assisting with the reconciliation of supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
• Managing supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Preparing and processing payment runs in accordance with agreed terms.
• Maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
• General support to the finance team as required, ensuring smooth operation of the department.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role is preferred, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial transactions.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting software (experience with Sage or similar is a bonus).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13 per hour (negotiable based on experience).
• Flexible working hours (within the core working hours).
• Opportunity to gain experience in a well-established manufacturing company.
• Potential for the role to become permanent, based on performance and business needs.

How to Apply:
If you are available to start immediately and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.