Purchase Ledger Clerk - 7 month temp - Immediate Start

Runcorn| 8:30am - 4:15pm, Monday to Friday (36 hours/week)
Office-based | Flexible salary depending on experience - up to £28-29K
Interview: Face-to-face or via Microsoft Teams

Fully office based.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our clients finance team in Runcorn. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time across the systems, supporting our commitment to operational excellence and strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing

• Accurately process raw material, goods, service, and logistics invoices in all ERP systems (manual or automated workflows).
• Ensure proper goods/services receipting, documentation, authorisation, and correct VAT application.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier data, especially regarding Self-Bill agreements in SAP.

Supplier Account Management

• Ensure suppliers are paid correctly and in line with terms, including country-specific requirements (e.g., Spain's confirming, Italy's RIBA).
• Investigate and resolve blocked invoices and credit notes weekly, minimising backlogs.
• Follow the payment calendar to meet payment standards in each operating country
• Supplier Relations
• Manage supplier queries and disputes efficiently to maintain strong relationships.
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance, and site teams to resolve discrepancies.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 / A-Level or equivalent minimum.
• 2-3 years of Accounts Payable experience, ideally in a multi-national or European environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong IT literacy and knowledge of SAP.
• Familiarity with both UK and European payment processes.
• High level of numeracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Behavioural Competencies

• Tenacious, thorough, and highly organised.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and manage multiple accounts independently.
• A team player who can adapt across different ERP systems and workloads.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of high-quality reporting.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative, professional finance team.
• Competitive salary tailored to your experience.
• Fixed weekday schedule with early finish.
• Opportunity to work with international processes in a dynamic, growing company.

Please attach your CV and it will come through for review.