Adaptable Recruitment are working with a well established Liverpool based business who is looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for a period of 2 months .

Salary and Benefits
£30k per annum
Free parking on site
Hybrid working model in place

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately process high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes (3-way matching).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to pricing, quantities, shortages, or delivery issues.

• Identify and manage invoice exceptions, including pricing queries, quantity mismatches, duplicate invoices, and missing purchase orders.
• Investigate variances between invoices, purchase orders, and goods received notes, ensuring issues are resolved accurately before posting.
• Work closely with internal departments such as Buying, Stores/Warehouse, Logistics, Finance, and Procurement to resolve approval issues, delivery queries, and non-compliance with purchase order processes.
• Escalate unresolved discrepancies in line with company procedures and follow through to closure.
• Proactively follow up on missing credits, corrected invoices, or supporting documentation from suppliers.
• Resolve supplier disputes involving short deliveries, overcharges, and pricing errors in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts.
• Set up new supplier accounts in line with internal controls and due diligence requirements (e.g. AWRS, VAT checks, bank details verification).
• Manage supplier queries professionally, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Prepare daily payment runs in line with agreed terms.
• Process credit notes and contra them appropriately on the finance system.
• Reconcile supplier statements and chase any missing invoices.
• Support cash flow forecasting by providing accurate data on outstanding liabilities

Knowledge and skills desired

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounts payable role within a high-volume environment.
• Confident in using purchase order and automated finance systems.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.