Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger ClerkLocation: West Mids Type: Full-time Temp to PermanentMy client, a well-established leader within a specialist sector, is continuing to grow and is now seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis.This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop within a busy, collaborative environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase Ledger and ProcessingRegister invoices and credit notes onto Open Accounts (prior to managerial approval)Verify and check invoices/credit notes once approved and codedEnsure all documentation is authorised and fully supported, particularly for capital expenditureManage multiple purchase ledgers, including sterling, USD, and euro suppliers across business unitsReconciliations and QueriesPerform monthly supplier statement reconciliationsInvestigate and resolve supplier and internal queries promptlyReview debit balances, providing clear updates and supporting explanationsMonth-End and ReportingSupport month-end close procedures including:Printing daybooksReviewing aged creditorsReconciling control accountsProducing exception reportingMonitor registered invoice listings and proactively chase outstanding approvalsProcess Improvement and ControlsIdentify opportunities to improve purchase ledger processes and efficiencyReview exception reports, including identifying potential duplicate paymentsMaintain acc