Full job descriptionAccounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: [West Mids]
Type: Full-time | Temp to Permanent
My client, a well-established leader within a specialist sector, is continuing to grow and is now seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop within a busy, collaborative environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase Ledger & Processing
*Register invoices and credit notes onto Open Accounts (prior to managerial approval)
*Verify and check invoices/credit notes once approved and coded
*Ensure all documentation is authorised and fully supported, particularly for capital expenditure
*Manage multiple purchase ledgers, including sterling, USD, and euro suppliers across business units
Reconciliations & Queries
*Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations
*Investigate and resolve supplier and internal queries promptly
*Review debit balances, providing clear updates and supporting explanations
Month-End & Reporting
*Support month-end close procedures including:
*Printing daybooks
*Reviewing aged creditors
*Reconciling control accounts
*Producing exception reporting
*Monitor registered invoice listings and proactively chase outstanding approvals
Process Improvement & Controls
*Identify opportunities to improve purchase ledger processes and efficiency
*Review exception reports, including identifying potential duplicate payments
*Maintain accurate and organised records within SharePoint
*Ensure all processes adhere to company policies and procedures
Payments
*Prepare and process weekly cheque runs
*Manage BACS payment runs (twice monthly, including month end)
*Coordinate payments across multiple currencies (GBP/USD/EUR), including wire transfers
*Maintain and update direct debit schedules, ensuring cancellations where required
*Liaise closely with Treasury on payment scheduling and execution
Additional Duties
*Support wider finance team projects as required by the Finance Manager
Skills & Experience Required*Previous experience in a purchase ledger / accounts assistant role
*Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of data accurately
*Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
*Strong organisational ability and capable of multitasking effectively
*Proactive, flexible, and a strong team player
*Comfortable working to deadlines within a fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer*Opportunity to join a growing, market-leading business
*Temp-to-permanent route offering long-term stability
*Collaborative and supportive finance team environment
*Exposure to multi-currency and complex purchase ledger processes