Purchase Ledger

Description:

Accounts Payable Clerk

Reporting to: Finance Manager
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,000-£28,000

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays
Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance cover
Health cash plan
Employee rewards and benefits programme
Free on-site parking

The Role

An established and growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join its Finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, maintaining purchase ledger records, and supporting the timely payment of suppliers.

This position involves regular interaction with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve invoice-related queries, reconcile accounts, and contribute to the effective operation of the Accounts Payable function.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately process supplier invoices within the company's finance system.
Verify invoices against approved purchase orders and goods received documentation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
Manage supplier payment runs, including scheduled and ad hoc payments.
Ensure supplier payments are correctly allocated within the purchase ledger.
Record daily banking transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
Reconcile supplier accounts and statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Work closely with operational teams and suppliers to address invoice and payment queries.
Prepare regular creditor reports to support management reporting requirements.
Assist with month-end activities, ensuring purchase ledger deadlines are met.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and controls within the Accounts Payable process.
Provide general accounting and administrative support as required.
Maintain compliance with company policies, financial controls and established procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration position.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong numerical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

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