Purchase Ledger Clerk

Immediate Start, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Temporary, Full time, Wolverhampton, up to £28,000

Your new company

Hays are pleased to be working with a Wolverhampton based business with European headquarters.

Your new role

Your duties will include:

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.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience of Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger. Knowledge of SAP would be desirable but not essential. Looking for someone who is able to work with volume and can display good teamwork and communication skills.

What you'll get in return

• Parking on site
• Friendly team environment
• Good public transport links

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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