Purchase Ledger Clerk in Creswell

Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator Stafford | £13.50-£14.00 per hour (DOE) | Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the Finance team of a well-established business in Stafford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or Finance Administrator looking to develop their career within a supportive finance team.

You'll play a key role in processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the smooth running of the accounts payable function.

What We Offer

• £13.50-£14.00 per hour (DOE). Full-time position.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• Training and support on internal accounting systems.
• Opportunity to develop your finance and accounts payable experience.
• Supportive and friendly finance team.
• Varied role covering purchase ledger and finance administration.

Key Duties

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received documentation.
• Apply accounting codes and upload documentation to the accounting system.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and resolve supplier queries.
• Maintain organised electronic financial records.
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and account queries.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals and accounting period checks.
• Liaise with internal departments to obtain missing invoice information.
• Carry out general finance and administrative duties as required.
• Follow company financial procedures and internal controls.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, or in a similar office or finance role is desirable.
• Understanding of purchase invoices, purchase orders, and basic accounting processes.
• Experience using accounting software is beneficial; Navision or Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Good numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable, accurate, and able to work to deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.