Purchase Ledger Clerk

SF Partners; City; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy finance team on a temporary basis. The role is based in Wolverhampton with hybrid working: 3 days in the office initially for training, moving to 1 day in the office and 4 days remote. You will process supplier invoices, manage payments, and maintain supplier accounts.

The ideal candidate will have purchase ledger experience, be confident with Microsoft Dynamics, and able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices and payments.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics is essential.
• Strong reconciling abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Processing supplier payment runs via BACS and other payment methods.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving invoice and payment issues.
• Managing outstanding invoices and ensuring payment deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Ability to start at short notice

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Temporary

Location: Wolverhampton / Hybrid working

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: 1 day in the office per week, with 3 days in the office initially for training and induction, before moving to 1 day in the office and 4 days working from home.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis.

The successful candidate will have previous purchase ledger experience, be confident using Microsoft Dynamics and have experience processing supplier payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Processing supplier payment runs via BACS and other payment methods.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments, ensuring all payments are accurate and made on time.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving invoice and payment issues.
• Managing outstanding invoices and ensuring payment deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working within a purchase ledger position.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics is essential.
• Previous experience processing supplier payments.
• Strong reconciliation and query-resolution skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Available to start at short notice.

Working Arrangements

The role will initially require 3 days per week in the office to allow for training and a smooth handover. Once settled into the position, the working arrangement will move to 1 day in the office and 4 days working from home.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a temporary role with flexible hybrid working.