Purchase Ledger Clerk

Salary/Rate:£23000 - £25000 per annum
Job type:Perm
Location:Leeds, West Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis is thrilled to be partnering with a leading name in the service industry, on the lookout for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their high-performing finance team. With the business experiencing exciting growth, this is an incredible opportunity to play a key role in their continued success!

A well-established and highly reputable company in the Leeds area, recognised for its long-standing achievements and strong industry presence, is offering the opportunity to join a team where your career can truly flourish. If you're looking for a role with plenty of potential for growth, this could be the perfect fit.

What will you be doing?

  • Efficiently processing supplier payments and a high volume of purchase ledger invoices.
  • Handling invoice matching, batching, and coding with precision.
  • Acting as the first point of contact for supplier queries and ensuring smooth communication.
  • Collaborating with management and the team to streamline processes and reduce debit balances.
  • Offering your expertise across the business with AP-related queries.
  • Communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to support overall business goals.
  • Contributing to a variety of Accounts Payable tasks and processes within the team.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Solid experience within a busy AP department.
  • A proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and drive improvements.
  • A confident, team-oriented individual who thrives in a sociable and friendly environment.
  • Quick to pick up new systems and proficient in Excel.
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills - a true problem-solver.
  • A keen eye for detail and accuracy in all aspects of your work.

What's on offer?

  • £25,000 per annum.
  • Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
  • Standard hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • A chance to develop and grow within an experienced team, working alongside industry leaders.
  • The opportunity to advance your career with a stable and reputable business.

Send us your CV below 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.

Job ref: EJ/5647Post Date: 19.02.25

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