Purchase Ledger Clerk

Ref: 87-JH

Role: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Salary: £27,000 Per Annum

Location: Aldridge, Walsall

Hours: 37.5 hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Private healthcare
• Onsite parking

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Administrator to support the smooth and efficient running of the Purchase Ledger (Accounts Payable) function. The role involves managing high volumes of supplier invoices, handling queries, reconciling accounts and supporting wider finance administration across multiple depots.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for all purchase ledger enquiries, including supplier payment queries
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes accurately, matching to purchase orders and goods received notes, and ensuring correct coding and VAT treatment
• Reconcile supplier statements on a weekly or monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies and issuing remittances as required
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing supplier details
• Process and audit employee expenses and company credit card transactions in line with company policies
• Maintain accurate electronic and/or manual filing systems for purchase ledger documentation
• Provide general finance and office administration support as required
• Assist across the finance department when needed to ensure continuity of service

Who we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or accounts administration role
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experience using accounting software such as SAGE
• High level of attention to detail with excellent accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to manage high workloads and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable:

• AAT qualification or working towards one
• GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C or equivalent)