Purchase Ledger Clerk

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; West Midlands; 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 part-time Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team in Dudley. The role offers 25–30 hours per week with a view to permanency, and a starting rate of £13.50 per hour with on-site parking.

The successful candidate will process invoices, reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries, contributing to accurate financial records and timely supplier payments. Experience in accounts or ledger roles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or purchase ledger within a finance team.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good MS Excel skills and ability to use ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Process and record supplier invoices accurately.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Check invoice authorisation, coding and cost centres.
• Investigate discrepancies in invoices or pricing.
• Process supplier credit notes and maintain records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in line with terms.
• Support month-end purchase ledger procedures and VAT checks.
• Maintain audit trails and assist the Finance Team as needed.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Invoices processing

Supplier statements

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communications

Independent with team

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Dudley

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours: 25-30 hours per week

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team within an established manufacturing business based in Dudley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a part-time finance position with the potential to become permanent, offering flexibility of 25-30 hours per week.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within accounts or purchase ledger and will be confident processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements and dealing with supplier queries.

The 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

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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.