Purchase Ledger Assistant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd is currently recruiting an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team in North Sheffield.

The role focuses on high-volume invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliation, and assisting with month-end duties. You will handle supplier queries via phone and email and contribute to payment runs (BACS).

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Experience working in a high-volume invoice processing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process, match, and code high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries via phone and email professionally.
• Prepare payment runs (BACS).
• Assist with month-end ledger closures and general finance administration.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

High-volume processing

Attention to detail

Job description

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a successful business based in North Sheffield.

The business is well known in its field and operates nationally. They pride themselves on their supportive and inclusive culture, and the role will involve joining their friendly and experienced finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and is available to start immediately.

What will you be doing?

• Processing, matching, and coding high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Handling supplier queries via phone and email in a professional manner.
• Preparing payment runs (BACS).
• Assisting with month-end ledger closures and ad hoc finance administration.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• 1-2 years of experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Confidence working within a high-volume invoice processing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.