Purchase Ledger Clerk

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Assistant in Wolverhampton to join a small finance team. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, matching POs, and maintaining ledgers in a busy finance environment.

You will handle payments runs, supplier queries, month-end support, and assist with general accounts administration. The ideal candidate has experience in purchase ledger or AP, excellent attention to detail, strong numeracy and Excel

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Experience processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Coding and posting invoices onto the accounting system
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Dealing with supplier queries by telephone and email
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Processing credit notes and expenses where required
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts administration

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT or accounting qualifications

Tools

Excel

SAGE

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a well-established and successful business based in Wolverhampton, who are looking for an organised and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Assistant, to join a small team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and is looking to develop their career within a supportive team.

The Role.

Working as part of the finance team, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and supporting the wider accounts function.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Coding and posting invoices onto the accounting system
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Dealing with supplier queries by telephone and email
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Processing credit notes and expenses where required
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts administration

We are looking for an organised and reliable finance professional who has a good understanding of purchase ledger/accounts payable processes.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• Experience processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Good Excel skills
• Experience using SAGE would be advantageous

This is an office based role working Monday to Friday

AAT or relevant accounting qualifications would be desirable but are not essential.