Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Solihull, West Midlands
- £13.00-15.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
Location: Solihull (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (12-Month FTC)Company Overview: Our client, a well-established company in Solihull, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Offering hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a collaborative work environment and thrives in an evolving, fast-paced finance function.Key Responsibilities:
- Invoice Processing: Review, code, and process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently to maintain smooth operations.
- Payment Runs: Assist in preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Supplier Management: Manage and resolve queries from suppliers via email or phone in a professional and timely manner.
- Reconciliations: Carry out supplier statement reconciliations to maintain ledger accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Expense Processing: Review and process employee expense claims in line with company policy.
- Compliance: Ensure all payments adhere to internal controls and financial regulations.
- System Management: Support the AP function with system updates and assist in any ERP migration efforts if required.
- Team Support: Collaborate with other team members and assist with ad-hoc finance tasks as needed.
- Experience: Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role is essential, preferably in a high-volume environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and strong knowledge of Excel (including pivot tables/VLOOKUPs).
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and strong analytical skills to spot and resolve discrepancies.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders effectively.
- Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Problem Solver: Proactive approach to resolving issues and making process improvements where necessary.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a hybrid setting and able to adjust to evolving business needs.
- Competitive salary up to £28,000 per annum.
- Flexible hybrid working model (office-based in Solihull Three days per week).
- Opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive finance team.
- Ongoing training for professional development.
- Exposure to a dynamic and growing organization.