Purchase and Sales Ledger Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy on the outskirts of Leeds is recruiting a detail-oriented Purchase & Sales Ledger Clerk to join the finance team on a 6-month temporary basis. The role supports day-to-day ledger operations, ensuring accuracy of invoices, payments and reconciliations.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will handle purchase and sales ledgers, month-end tasks, and respond professionally to supplier and customer queries in a busy environment. Immediate start offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel; Sage is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding purchase invoices.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Preparing supplier payment runs.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Allocating customer receipts and reconciling customer accounts.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account discrepancies.
• Chasing outstanding payments where required.
• Responding to supplier and customer queries in a professional manner.
• Assisting with month-end finance processes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Accounts assistant

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are supporting a brilliant business on the outskirts of Leeds to recruit a detail‑oriented Purchase & Sales Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a temporary basis for 6 months. This role is ideal for someone with previous accounts experience who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day operation of the purchase and sales ledger functions, ensuring invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and coding purchase invoices.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Preparing supplier payment runs.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Allocating customer receipts and reconciling customer accounts.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account discrepancies.
• Chasing outstanding payments where required.
• Responding to supplier and customer queries in a professional manner.
• Assisting with month-end finance processes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team as required.

To be considered for this role you will have

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel - Sage is desirable
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and flexible approach to work.

What's on offer

• Salary £27,000 - £29,000 per annum dependant on experience (paid as an equivalent hourly rate)
• 6 months temporary work
• Immediate start opportunity
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Valuable experience within a busy finance team.
• Full-time hours for the duration of the temporary contract, based on site 5 days each week
• Free on site car parking and easily accessible by public transport