Purchase Ledger Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk Temporary Stoke-on-Trent £14 - £15 per hour

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a temporary opportunity where you can hit the ground running? We're looking for someone who is organised, accurate and confident working within a busy Accounts Payable environment. You'll be joining a friendly team, processing a high volume of supplier invoices and helping to make sure payments are accurate, timely and fully reconciled.

What will you be doing?

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Processing and matching supplier invoices against Purchase Orders
• Navigating the PO system to locate authorised POs and following up where PO numbers are missing
• Linking invoices to the relevant PO system
• Dealing with supplier queries by phone and email in a professional and helpful manner
• Responding to internal queries and resolving invoice-related issues
• Reconciling and reviewing supplier statements
• Requesting copy invoices where required
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
• Following established financial controls and processes
• Maintaining accurate and organised records and filing
• Preparing and making BACS payments
• Completing the weekly supplier payment run and ensuring everything reconciles and balances

What are we looking for?

You'll ideally have:

• Previous Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience
• Good Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a genuine commitment to getting the job done

This is a great opportunity for someone who knows their way around a Purchase Ledger, enjoys being busy and takes pride in getting the detail right. Please apply now or get in touch with Jo Thompson - for more information. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions about the role or the recruitment process. Xpert Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. By applying, you agree to register with us and consent to us holding your personal details on file. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for the role. However, we may also reach out regarding other suitable vacancies that match your profile.