Purchase Ledger Assistant

Sewell Wallis; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly finance team

Job summary

SewellWallis in Sheffield is recruiting an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a high-volume finance team in a growing business based in North Sheffield.

The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and handling queries with accuracy and professionalism. Immediate start available, with a supportive finance function and opportunities to develop.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Experience handling high-volume invoice processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy finance function.

Responsibilities

• Process, match, and code high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements to resolve discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries by phone and email in a professional manner.
• Assist with month-end ledger closures and ad hoc finance administration.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Salary: GBP28000 - GBP30000 per annum

SewellWallis 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 experiencedPurchase 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.
• Assisting with month-end ledger closures and ad hocfinance administration.
• Supporting the wider finance team with adhocduties 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.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a busy finance function.

What's on offer?

• Supportive, collaborative and friendly finance team.