Purchase Ledger Clerk

SF Partners; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for a temporary assignment within a busy finance team. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and maintaining accurate vendor records, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate will have proven purchase ledger experience, be confident using Microsoft Dynamics, and skilled at processing supplier payments and resolving discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger role.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience processing supplier payments.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase ledger invoices accurately.
• Match, batch and code invoices.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts.
• Process supplier payments via BACS and other methods.
• Prepare and process supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Deal with supplier queries and resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Manage outstanding invoices and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records for the wider finance team.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Microsoft Dynamics

Supplier payments

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Organisation

Independent worker

Short notice availability

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.