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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a Sheffield based business who are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly Finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

 

This role will play an important part in supporting the wider finance function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and staff expenses across the business and wider group.

 

The business offers a flexible hybrid working model, with the Finance team primarily working from home, alongside occasional office collaboration days.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

  • Timely and accurate entry of invoices onto the Purchase Ledger.

  • Managing supplier queries and ensuring these are resolved promptly.

  • Processing supplier payments, including preparation and upload of BACS/online payments.

  • Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

  • Processing and paying staff expense claims and company credit card transactions.

  • Providing updates on any supplier or payment issues to the wider Finance team.

  • Supporting colleagues during periods of holiday or absence within the team.

  • Reconciliations of main bank accounts

 

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Previous experience within Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable is essential.

  • Confident user of Microsoft Excel and core accounting systems (Sage experience advantageous).

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a proactive, positive attitude.

  • Effective communication skills across all levels, both internally and externally.

  • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word).

  • Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English, Grade C or above.

 

If you would like to know more about this role, please apply or email Tom at tomdavage@sharpconsultancy.com

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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.