Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger Administrator (Part-Time) Location: Redditch, Worcestershire (On-site) Salary: £28k - £30k FTE (Pro-rata approx. £20893-£22393)
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable professional or Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a long-established family business in Redditch. This is a key transactional finance role supporting the wider Finance Team by owning the supplier payment cycle.
If you are a finance professional who takes pride in clean ledgers, accurate statement reconciliations, and “right-first-time” payment runs, this role offers the autonomy to manage your own workflow within a supportive environment.
Core Responsibilities (The Scope)
You will take full ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- End-to-End Accounts Payable: Managing the full lifecycle from invoice receipt to payment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and VAT rules.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Acting as the primary point of contact for vendors, onboarding new suppliers (using Intact and Sage 50), and resolving payment discrepancies professionally.
- Financial Controls & Processing: Matching invoices to Purchase Orders (PO) and Goods Received Notes (GRN), verifying bank details to prevent fraud, and securing internal authorizations.
- Reconciliation & Reporting: performing complex supplier statement reconciliations, handling month-end accruals, and preparing payment runs for the Financial Controller.
- Process Improvement: identifying bottlenecks in the AP process to improve efficiency across the finance function.
Candidate Profile (Competencies)
We are looking for a candidate with a background in Transactional Finance, Bookkeeping, or Commercial Purchase Ledger.
- Essential Experience: Proven track record in a high-volume Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (essential for reconciliations) and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage 50, Intact, Xero, or similar ERP systems).
- Soft Skills: Strong organisational capabilities to prioritize payment runs and deadlines, combined with the communication skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.
- Attributes: High attention to detail regarding data entry accuracy and financial compliance.
Key Benefits & Logistics
- Schedule: 28 hours per week (4 days). 09:00 – 16:00.
- Flexibility: You choose your non-working day (must be consistent).
- Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time.
- Salary: Competitive Pro-Rata salary based on a £28k-£30k FTE.
- Annual Leave: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Pension: NEST pension contribution at 5%
- Insurance: Death in Service x4 salary
- Sickness: Long-term sickness cover (50% salary up to 2 years)
- Medical: Smart Health Support: 24/7 virtual GP, 365 days a year
- Training: “Be World Class” training and development programme
- Charity: “Be Generous Day” volunteering day
- Social: Company-sponsored activities with “Be Fun” initiatives
- Treats: Month of Gusto food subscription after successful probation
📣 Ready to Apply?
We’re reviewing CVs for this Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger Clerk — early applications are encouraged.
📧 l.fletcher@ardenpersonnel.co.uk
📞 01789 532220 (Alcester) | 01527 911700 (Redditch)
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