Purchase ledger clerk in York

The Power of Long-Term Relationships in Recruitment

One of our core values at Sharp Consultancy is Relationships, and recently I was reminded exactly why that matters. We recently won a competitive recruitment tender with a key client across the region. Whilst our experience and market knowledge played a huge part, I genuinely believe the deciding factor was something much harder to replicate – trust. I've known the senior finance leader for several years before there was ever a recruitment project to discuss. During that time, we've met regularly for coffee, shared market insights, talked about the finance landscape and discussed the challenges businesses were facing. Most of these conversations didn't lead to a recruitment assignment, and that was never the point. For me, relationship building isn't about waiting for someone to have a vacancy, it's about being present, staying relevant and adding value over time. Sometimes that's sharing insight into the market, offering a different perspective on a hiring challenge or simply taking the time to understand what's happening in someone's business. These conversations build credibility long before there's a commercial opportunity. So, when the recruitment opportunity came around, I wasn't introducing myself or trying to prove we understood the business in a single meeting. We've already built that understanding over years of honest conversations and consistent support. We knew what was important to them, the challenges they faced and how they wanted to approach recruitment. Winning the work was a fantastic result, but more importantly, it reinforced what I believe great recruitment is all about. The best recruitment partnerships aren't built when a role becomes live, they're built in the months and years beforehand. Trust develops through consistency, honesty and a genuine interest in helping people succeed, not through one conversation or one successful placement. That's why Relationship is one of our values at Sharp Consultancy. Because when trust comes first, opportunities tend to follow. The piece of recruitment may have been the outcome, but the relationship was the foundation that made it possible.

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Job description

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis for an immediate start. This role is covering a long-term sickness absence and is expected to last approximately 6 weeks.

Based between Storwood and Melbourne, York, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience who is available to start this week and can quickly become a valued member of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies
Managing supplier statement reconciliations
Handling supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
Assisting with payment runs
Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required

To be Successful in this Role, You'll Have:

Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
The ability to work independently and hit the ground running
Availability to start immediately

What's on Offer?

Salary equivalent to £26,000 per annum
Immediate start available
Friendly and supportive working environment
Free on-site parking
Valuable experience within a busy finance function
Opportunity to gain experience with a well-established local business

If you're an organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.