Purchase Ledger Clerk

Summary: The Purchase Ledger Clerk role is a temporary, full-time position based in Wolverhampton, focusing on processing and managing purchase ledger invoices for a business with European headquarters. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely payments to suppliers. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work efficiently with high volumes of transactions. Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger is essential, with SAP knowledge being a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and verify all purchase ledger invoices on a daily basis.
• Maintain the purchase ledger register log and distribute it to relevant departments to assist with clearing outstanding items.
• Ensure that all service purchase orders are recorded once invoice approval has been granted.
• Investigate and resolve any debit balances or outstanding payments on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and review the weekly purchase ledger payment run.
• Respond promptly to supplier emails and phone calls to prevent accounts from being placed on hold.
• Address any delays in invoice approvals by liaising with departments across the business to ensure timely payments.
• Ensure all invoices are authorised promptly and in line with the delegated authority list.
• Review and action all emails in the Accounts Payable inbox by the close of each business day.
• Complete monthly statement reconciliations for all major suppliers, following up on any discrepancies as necessary.
• Reconcile the Purchase Ledger with the nominal ledger on a monthly basis, investigating and resolving any variances within an established timeframe.
• Conduct a weekly review of aged creditors, providing both summary and detailed reports, and resolve any queries that may arise.
• Demonstrate flexibility by undertaking additional tasks as required, including those outside of standard purchase ledger responsibilities.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.
• Knowledge of SAP (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work with volume transactions.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £28,000 yearly

City: Wolverhampton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other