Part Time Accounts Assistant

Sewell Wallis; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leeds is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. The role involves managing invoices, resolving queries, and assisting with month-end tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual performance-related pay review

Flu and Eye Test vouchers

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Purchase Ledger or finance experience.
• Experience in a high-volume input role.

Responsibilities

• Managing and resolving high volume invoice queries.
• Acting as the first point of contact for suppliers.
• Assisting with month-end tasks and preparing accruals.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a rapidly growing company in Leeds, West Yorkshire, that is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team.

This role would be perfect for someone wanting to develop their skills within Purchase Ledger and work with an experienced finance team.

What will you be doing?

• Managing, processing, and resolving high volume invoice queries.
• Acting as the first point of contact for suppliers regarding questions, support, and issues.
• Managing invoices and monitoring approval queues.
• Working across multiple entities and currencies accurately.
• Reconciling statements and investigating discrepancies to resolution.
• Assisting with month-end tasks, including preparing accruals for the finance team.
• Working to reduce debit balances and cleanse accounts to keep the ledgers up to date.

What skills are we looking for?

• At least 2 years of Purchase Ledger, accounting, or finance experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in a high-volume input role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills combined with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working within finance and audit regulations is highly advantageous.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday in the office; the other two days from home.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunities for development within an experienced team.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Annual performance-related pay review.
• Flu and Eye Test vouchers.

For more information, contact Emma Johnsen.

To apply, please send your CV, quoting the reference number and indicating which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear within seven days, your application has been unsuccessful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with extensive experience in accounting and finance, offering permanent, temporary, and interim support across various roles. We cover all levels from Purchase Ledger Administrators and Credit Controllers to Financial Controllers and Directors, with offices in Sheffield and Leeds serving South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and Manchester. Visit our website for more information on finance, human resources, and business support roles.