Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk — Path to Permanent

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; Dudley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Dudley to join a busy manufacturing finance team. The role offers 25-30 hours per week on a temporary-to-permanent basis and on-site parking.

You will process supplier invoices, match to orders and resolve queries, with a focus on accuracy and timely supplier payments. No formal accounting qualification is required, but experience in a ledger role and Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience investigating discrepancies and following issues through to resolution.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing to a wider team.
• A conscientious and accurate approach when handling financial information.

Responsibilities

• Processing and accurately recording supplier invoices.
• Matching purchase invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Checking invoice authorisation, coding and cost centres.
• Investigating and resolving invoice, pricing and delivery discrepancies.
• Processing supplier credit notes and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items.
• Responding to supplier queries regarding invoices, payments and account balances.
• Preparing supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.
• Liaising with Purchasing, Warehouse and Finance teams to resolve queries.
• Assisting with month-end purchase ledger procedures and reconciliations.
• Supporting with VAT and invoice compliance checks.
• Maintaining accurate electronic finance records and audit trails.
• Providing general support to the wider Finance Team when required.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

No formal accounting qualification required

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Dudley to join a busy manufacturing finance team. The role offers 25-30 hours per week on a temporary-to-permanent basis and on-site parking.

You will process supplier invoices, match to orders and resolve queries, with a focus on accuracy and timely supplier payments. No formal accounting qualification is required, but experience in a ledger role and Excel are essential.