Accounts Payable Clerk

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a well-established organisation based in South Leeds that is looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the finance team with the full end-to-end purchase ledger process.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, so applicants must be available to start immediately and able to commit to the full duration of the role.

What will you be doing?

• Sorting, processing, and filing supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Investigating and resolving invoice or credit note queries with suppliers and internal purchasing teams.
• Reconciling supplier statements and identifying any outstanding or unreconciled items.
• Communicating with suppliers and internal branches in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitoring and managing supplier payment terms.
• Preparing and processing BACS and cheque payment runs.
• Investigating and resolving debit balances on the creditors ledger.

What skills are we looking for?

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent).
• Previous experience working within a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Experience using ERP or finance systems is beneficial. Sage X3 knowledge would be advantageous.
• Basic Excel skills are preferred, although training will be provided for the right candidate.

What's on offer?

• Immediate start opportunity.
• On-site parking available.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today or contact Emma Johnsen for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.