Purchase Ledger clerk

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. This full-time temporary position requires strong accounts payable and administration experience, with duties including processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and handling BACS payments. Ideal candidates will have excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills in Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous purchase ledger and administration experience essential.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of retail and non-retail invoices using an invoice matching system.
• Monitoring and allocating incoming invoices (email and post).
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, ensuring payment terms and records are accurate.

Skills

Accounts payable

Administration

Microsoft Excel

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable and administration experience who is available to start immediately. This is a full time position running Monday- Friday 39.5 hours per week based at their offices in Droitwich.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of retail and non-retail invoices using an invoice matching system
• Monitoring and allocating incoming invoices (email and post)
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, ensuring payment terms and records are accurate
• Liaising with internal departments and suppliers to resolve invoice queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and supporting weekly BACS payment runs
• Raising international payments and assisting with month-end duties
• Handling petty cash, credit notes, and return order processes
• Supporting with audit requests and other ad hoc finance/admin tasks as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous purchase ledger and administration experience essential
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with good numerical and analytical ability
• Flexible team player with a proactive and organised approach