Purchase Ledger Clerk - Temporary in Meriden)

Recruit 4 Talent; Meriden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency in Meriden is seeking a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance department. The successful candidate will handle invoice processing, reconciliations, and support the finance team's administrative tasks. This full-time role offers competitive pay, holidays, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)

NEST pension

Modern office facilities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems like Sage, SAP, or Oracle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, sorting/filtering, data entry).

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk is sought to join the finance department of an award-winning, national recruitment agency group based in Meriden.

This is a temporary, full-time position until the end of September 2025.

The Role:

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently

- Matching, batching and coding invoices

- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

- Dealing with supplier queries in a professional and timely manner

- Assisting with month-end procedures and payment runs.

- Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc administrative duties

The successful Purchase Ledger Clerk should have:

- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar finance role

- Experience using finance or accounting systems, e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, sorting/filtering, data entry)

- High attention to detail and accuracy

- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

- Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude

Benefits:

- £13-£14 per hour

- Free onsiteparking

- 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)

- NEST pension

- Modern office facilities in a scenic location

- A supportive and welcoming team environment

- Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm, Friday 9am-5pm

Purchase Ledger Clerk – Temporary

Meriden, Coventry, West Midlands

£13-14 per hour + benefits

Accounts Payable | Finance | Accounting | Purchase Ledger Officer | Purchase Ledger Assistant