Purchase Ledger Clerk

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; Fordley; On-site; GBP 24,177,000 - 29,012,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk based in Dudley. The role involves processing supplier invoices, matching them to orders and goods received notes, and reconciling statements within a busy finance team.

The position offers £13.50 per hour for 25–30 hours per week, with a temporary-to-permanent opportunity and on-site parking. Suitable for candidates with accounts or ledger experience and strong accuracy.

Qualifications

• Prior 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 Excel.
• Experience investigating discrepancies and following issues through to resolution.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a wider team.
• Experience with an accounting or ERP system would be advantageous.
• No formal accounting qualification is required, practical experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately record supplier invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Check invoice authorisation, coding and cost centres.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, pricing and delivery discrepancies.
• Process supplier credit notes and maintain supplier records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier queries regarding invoices and balances.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in line with terms.
• Liaise with Purchasing, Warehouse and Finance to resolve queries.
• Support month-end purchase ledger procedures and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel

Communication skills

Independence

Education

No formal accounting qualification required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Based in Dudley, this Purchase Ledger Clerk position offers £13.50 hourly on a temporary-to-permanent basis, working 25-30 hours weekly. Joining an established manufacturing firm's finance team, the successful candidate will process supplier invoices, match them against orders and delivery notes, reconcile statements, and resolve account queries. Applicants need prior accounts or ledger experience, strong accuracy, and confidence handling supplier communications. Both full and part-time patterns are available, giving flexibility for those seeking a stable finance role with permanency prospects.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Location: Dudley Salary: £13.50 per hour Hours: 25-30 hours per week Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Role

• 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

About you

• Previous experience in an 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
• Experience with an accounting or ERP system, double-entry bookkeeping, nominal ledger coding or working within a manufacturing/engineering environment would be advantageous
• No formal accounting qualification is required , with practical experience and a good understanding of basic accounting principles being more important

What's on offer?

• £13.50 per hour
• 25-30 hours per week
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from your dedicated Pertemps consultant throughout the assignment

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a part-time opportunity with the potential to become permanent , we'd love to hear from you.