Efficient Purchase Ledger Clerk – Accounts Payable

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Assistant in Wolverhampton to join a small finance team. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, matching POs, and maintaining ledgers in a busy finance environment.

You will handle payments runs, supplier queries, month-end support, and assist with general accounts administration. The ideal candidate has experience in purchase ledger or AP, excellent attention to detail, strong numeracy and Excel

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Experience processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Coding and posting invoices onto the accounting system
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Dealing with supplier queries by telephone and email
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Processing credit notes and expenses where required
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts administration

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT or accounting qualifications

Tools

Excel

SAGE

Job description

Pertemps Black Country Perms is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Assistant in Wolverhampton to join a small finance team. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, matching POs, and maintaining ledgers in a busy finance environment.

You will handle payments runs, supplier queries, month-end support, and assist with general accounts administration. The ideal candidate has experience in purchase ledger or AP, excellent attention to detail, strong numeracy and Excel