Sharp Consultancy are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable (Purchase Ledger) Assistant to join a business on the outskirts of York on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in within the team, supporting the accuracy and integrity of our purchase ledger within a large and dynamic Transactional Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciliation & Data Cleanse: Assist with a project to review, reconcile, and cleanse the AP ledger.
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Match supplier statements to internal records and resolve discrepancies.
• Invoice & Payment Processing: Accurately process purchase invoices, credit notes, and colleague expense/mileage claims.
• Query Resolution: Handle supplier queries efficiently and professionally.
• System Maintenance: Set up and maintain supplier accounts within the finance system.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Management Accounts team to ensure financial accuracy.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a purchase ledger / accounts payable / bookkeeping role,
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using accounting systems,
• Detail-driven, organised, and able to work to deadlines,
• A strong communicator with the ability to build positive supplier relationships,
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-based environment,
• Immediately available (or available at short notice).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (benchmark: £25,500–£27,000 FTE)
• 6 month fixed term contract
• Hybrid working (approx. 3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• Free on site car parking

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.