Accounts Payable Assistant - Immediate Start

I'm excited to be working with a growing business in Solihull who are looking to appoint an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on an initial 6-month temporary contract. With exciting growth plans across the business, there is a strong likelihood this opportunity will become a permanent role for the right person.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and understands that purchase ledger is about far more than processing invoices. You'll play a key role in building relationships with suppliers and colleagues, resolving queries efficiently and delivering a high level of customer service while ensuring the purchase ledger runs smoothly.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing and reviewing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Acting as the first point of contact for supplier and invoice queries, providing excellent customer service and timely resolutions.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to investigate and resolve payment and invoice issues.
• Monitoring outstanding queries and ensuring they are followed through to resolution.
• Ensuring invoices comply with company policies and relevant financial regulations.
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and performing regular ledger housekeeping.
• Assisting with month-end activities where required.
• Supporting internal and external audit requests by providing accurate financial information.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing support across the finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.

What we're looking for:

• You must be immediately available or on a short notice period (one week)
• Previous experience working within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A strong customer service mindset and a proactive approach to resolving queries.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a willingness to support the wider finance function.

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