Average Purchasing Manager salary in Birmingham

Purchase Ledger ClerkJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Fort Dunlop (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days from home)Salary: £25,000 – £27,000We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our client’s finance team. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative business offering hybrid working. The successful candidate will play a key role in processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the wider finance function.Key Responsibilities:Accurately process purchase invoices and complete three-way matchingInvestigate and resolve invoice and supplier queries efficientlyReconcile supplier statements to ensure accuracy and completenessMaintain and update the purchase ledgerAssist with month-end processes and reporting deadlinesSkills & Experience Required:Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable roleAAT Level 2 qualification Experience using SAGEStrong attention to detail with a high level of accuracyGood organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesConfident using Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelBenefits:Hybrid working (2 days onsite, 3 days from home)Free parkingSupportive and collaborative team cultureOpportunity for ongoing developmentTo apply for the Purchase Ledger Clerk position, please apply here.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced finance environment, this could be the role for you! A well-established, independently owned logistics company with a 30-year history is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its small but busy finance team of two and play a key part in keeping supplier accounts accurate and up to date, while supporting the wider accounts function.What’s in it for you?Work hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours, flexible between 8:30am to 5:30pmSalary: £27,000 to £30,00020 days annual leave plus bank holidaysFree onsite parking Pension schemePurchase Ledger Clerk Responsibilities:Process and post high volumes of purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvalsManage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are made in accordance with termsReconcile the purchase ledger against supplier statements to ensure accuracyPerform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date recordsPrepare monthly accruals and prepayments to support accurate financial reportingComplete balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepanciesDeliver daily finance reports to the Directors to ensure clear visibility of company financesProcess ad-hoc payment, including PAYE, pensions, and other finance-related tasksPurchase Ledger Clerk Skills and Experience:Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger roleIdeally AAT Level 3 qualifiedDemonstrates a good understanding of purchase ledger processes and general accounting processesHighly organised with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyStrong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Sage

We are recruiting a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to support a busy finance team during a peak period. This role is ideal for someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who can hit the ground running and manage high-volume processing with accuracy.Key ResponsibilitiesProcessing supplier invoices, matching, batching and coding.Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.Managing invoices on hold and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries.Supporting weekly/monthly payment runs.Ensuring all purchase ledger transactions are recorded accurately and on time.Maintaining up-to-date ledger records and filing.Assisting with month-end tasks such as accruals or GRNI checks (as required).Handling ad-hoc finance and administrative duties to support the team.Skills & ExperienceEssential:Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable.Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.Good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal teams.Confident using Excel and finance systems.Ability to work independently and manage workload in a fast-paced environment.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: