Purchase Ledger Clerk

3-month Fixed Term Contract which will go permanent for the right candidateUp to £26,000 dependent upon experience Based at Head Office in Tipton, West Midlands 8.30am-5.00pm

As Purchase Ledger Clerk you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Group’s accounts payable systems and processes. You will ensure that all supplier invoices are processed, recorded accurately, and paid within agreed timelines. The role often involves working closely with suppliers, internal departments, and the wider finance team to resolve queries and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and register all supplier invoices to the relevant account’s software across several companies.
• Match and process invoices with their matching receipts and obtain the required authorisation for invoice clearance.
• Follow up queries ensuring invoices are approved in a timely manner.
• Support and deal with supplier queries.
• Ensure accurate supplier statement reconciliations are completed.
• Process the timely process of payment runs to meet supplier’s requested terms.
• Work within tight deadlines for month end processes.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger accounts, and digital records, including payment terms and bank details.

Key Requirements:

• A comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Working and proven knowledge of Sage 50 and/or Sage 200.
• Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Discretion and the ability to work with sensitive information/data.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to pressure.
• Ability to be proactive.
• Excellent time management.
• Organisation skills.
• Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.