Purchase Ledger Assistant

Van Leeuwen Limited; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Company cash plan - Medicash

Company sick pay after qualifying period

Job summary

Van Leeuwen Limited in Brierley Hill is seeking a skilled purchase ledger accountant to manage purchase invoices and support finance operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with SAP as the ERP system.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing supplier queries, and maintaining accurate supplier information. Benefits include flexibility in work arrangements and 22 days of holiday, plus additional time off during the Christmas season.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a purchase ledger role required.
• Experience working on an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Strong computer literacy including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices on SAP with detailed descriptions.
• Validate and code invoices for authorization.
• Reconcile supplier statements ensuring 80% match at period end.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

SAP

Readsoft

Job description

We seek an experienced purchase ledger accountant to process purchase invoices in SAP, manage supplier queries, and support finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and accurately process purchase invoices on SAP, providing detailed descriptions of all non‑stock purchases.
• Validate and code invoices before issuing for authorisation.
• Address supplier queries in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Fully prepare weekly payment runs, produce proposed payment lists with all required supporting information, and arrange payments through online banking.
• Post payments to supplier accounts each day from bank statements and supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements, ensuring at least 80% of value is matched at each period end.
• Set up new supplier details and update supplier bank details, adhering to strict bank change procedures and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date supplier information on SAP.
• Send remittances to each supplier before making payment, excluding pro‑formas.
• Manage ITBR (invoice to be received) accounts and clear unposted invoices.
• Ensure all KPIs are achieved.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested to support the finance function and broader business.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years proven experience in a similar purchase ledger role.
• At least 3 years experience working on an integrated ERP system – SAP preferred.
• Previous overall purchase ledger responsibility, not just processing invoices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to quickly resolve supplier issues.
• Excellent computer literacy with proficient Excel and Outlook skills.
• Previous experience with Readsoft is advantageous.
• Broader finance experience is considered advantageous.
• Personal attributes: dedicated to delivering high levels of service to internal and external customers, high integrity and commitment to the company, reliable, dependable, hard working, good team player, strong written and verbal communication, flexible, self‑motivated, and able to multi‑task and meet deadlines whilst ensuring accuracy.

Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week, paid monthly in arrears.
• 22 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 additional holiday days to be taken during the Christmas closedown.
• Flexible working opportunities – to be agreed with the finance manager.
• Company cash plan – Medicash.
• Company sick pay – after qualifying period.
• Work primarily at premises in Brierley Hill with occasional work‑from‑home opportunities.