Purchase Ledger Assistant - 3 Month Contract

Sewell Wallis is currently working a multinational business based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, recruiting a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a 3-month temporary contract basis to support the wider finance function during a busy period of internal change.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is immediately available and looking for an interim position. It's an ideal role for someone who enjoys a fast-paced and hands-on position where they can offer key support. The role will focus heavily on Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger duties, supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

What will you be doing?

• Validating incoming invoices and finance-related mail.
• Matching supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Processing non-PO invoices in line with company procedures.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
• Handling supplier and internal finance queries in a timely manner.
• Investigating GRNI discrepancies to support accurate accrual reporting.
• Resolving debit balances and monitoring aged creditor items.
• Allocating direct debits and supporting payment processes.
• Assisting with KPI reporting and finance administration.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc Accounts Payable duties as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or finance administration role would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident using Excel and handling large volumes of data.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to use initiative and work independently.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment with changing priorities.
• Must be immediately available or available at short notice.

What's on offer?

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Experience within a busy finance function.
• Exposure to a broad range of Accounts Payable processes.

If you are immediately available and interested in an interim finance opportunity in the Worksop area, please apply below or contact Eleanor Kirk 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.