Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer based in Great Barr, with over 100 years of engineering expertise and an excellent reputation within the industry. With a £5m annual turnover, a loyal and long-standing workforce, and customers worldwide, they are now seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Finance team.
Salary is up to £28,000 depending on experience and benefits include:
33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Free on-site car parking
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 3.30pm on Friday
Location: Office-based, 5 days per week
You will be responsible for managing supplier costs, processing invoices, and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, and have the opportunity to make a real impact in a long-standing, professional environment.
As the Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will:
Process supplier invoices using Xero, including registering invoices, matching purchase receipts, authorising payments, and analysing non-PO spend.
Maintain the cash book for all outgoing payments.
Reconcile supplier statements and monitor purchase reserves.
Ensure supplier payment terms are correctly maintained for timely payments and cash forecasting.
Report purchase cost variances and act as the first point of contact for supplier payment queries.
Manage foreign currency supplier accounts from receipt matching to payment suggestions.
Process debit notes accurately and efficiently.
Manage customer invoices in Xero, including creation, matching to receipts, and statement reconciliation.
Maintain and monitor customer credit limits.
Support other administrative tasks across Finance as needed.
As the Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will have:
Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment is essential.
Strong knowledge of Xero accounting software; familiarity with Zoho suite is beneficial, however, not essential.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
People-focused, relationship-driven, and confident communicating at all levels.
Flexible and adaptable, willing to support other areas of the business when needed.
Resilient, reliable, with a strong work ethic and a sense of humour.
Embraces change and willing to learn new skills.
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