Accounts Payable Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accountancy recruitment specialist is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Leeds. In this role, you will manage purchase ledger invoices, process employee expenses, and handle supplier queries within a supportive and collaborative finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and be a confident communicator. The position offers hybrid working options and exposure to various finance functions.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Supportive finance environment

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Proactive problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately.
• Handling supplier queries and resolutions.
• Maintaining purchase ledger control accounts.

Skills

Comfortable working with finance data

Strong organisation skills

Confident communicator

Detail-focused

Self-motivated

Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in Leeds on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll take ownership of processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses, and payment runs, ensuring the finance function operates accurately and efficiently.

What you’ll be doing as an Accounts Payable Assistant:

• Accurately coding, processing and reviewing purchase ledger invoices and purchase orders
• Processing employee expense claims and performing interim approvals in line with group policy
• Managing the input and reconciliation of expense claims within the accounting ledgers
• Maintaining key purchase ledger control accounts and preparing payment runs for review and sign-off by the Cash team
• Handling supplier queries and providing timely resolutions
• Ensuring the Accounts Payable Assistant function maintains strong financial controls and accurate records

What we’re looking for in an Accounts Payable Assistant:

• Comfortable working with finance data, no formal qualification required
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage workload independently
• Confident communicator able to build relationships across teams and with suppliers
• Detail-focused and proactive problem solver who can challenge processes where needed
• Self-motivated with high energy and enthusiasm
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

What’s on offer for the Accounts Payable Assistant:

• 12-month fixed-term contract based in Leeds
• Hybrid working options available
• Supportive, collaborative finance environment offering exposure across multiple teams

Apply now to become the next Accounts Payable Assistant.

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.