An established and growing business based in Leeds is looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly and supportive finance team. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their finance career within a business that genuinely invests in employee progression and long-term development.

Offering hybrid working, study support and excellent career prospects, this role would suit an ambitious individual with strong Accounts Payable experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Reconciling supplier statements and direct debit payments, investigating and resolving discrepancies where necessary.
• Maintaining accurate accounts payable records and ensuring all month-end deadlines are achieved.
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring adherence to agreed payment terms.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries promptly.
• Supporting internal and external audit processes by providing accurate documentation and financial information.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Accounts Payable processes and procedures.

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong invoice processing and supplier reconciliation experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Previous experience using Sage would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organisation that values its employees and offers genuine opportunities for progression. Whether you're looking to continue developing your Accounts Payable expertise or working towards further finance qualifications, this business can provide the support and career pathway to help you achieve your goals.

If you have previous Purchase Ledger experience and are seeking a role where your development is encouraged and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

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.