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
