Role:
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Salary: £27,000 Per Annum
Location: Aldridge, Walsall
Hours: 37.5 hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
Benefits:
1. Generous holiday entitlement
2. Pension scheme
3. Death in service benefit
4. Private healthcare
5. 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:
6. Act as the first point of contact for all purchase ledger enquiries, including supplier payment queries
7. 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
8. Reconcile supplier statements on a weekly or monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies and issuing remittances as required
9. Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing supplier details
10. Process and audit employee expenses and company credit card transactions in line with company policies
11. Maintain accurate electronic and/or manual filing systems for purchase ledger documentation
12. Provide general finance and office administration support as required
13. Assist across the finance department when needed to ensure continuity of service
Who we’re looking for:
14. Proven experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or accounts administration role
15. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experience using accounting software such as SAGE
16. High level of attention to detail with excellent accuracy
17. Strong organisational and time management skills, able to manage high workloads and meet deadlines
18. Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
19. Proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team
20. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Desirable:
21. AAT qualification or working towards one
22. GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C or equivalent)