Purchase Ledger clerk

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Worcester is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team temporarily. This full-time role involves processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and supporting finance operations. The ideal candidate should have strong accounts payable experience and good IT skills, especially in Excel. Immediate availability is required, and the position offers a structured work week from Monday to Friday.

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 invoices.
• Monitored and allocated incoming invoices.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Liaising with internal departments and suppliers.
• Reconciling supplier statements and supporting weekly payments.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Administration experience

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

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 35 hours per week based at their offices in Worcester.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of invoices
• 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