Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sharp Consultancy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Weekly pay via timesheets

Immediate start

Welcoming and supportive environment

Varied accounts exposure

Collaborative finance team

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is partnering with a respected business in York to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a 6-month temporary contract. You will process a high volume of invoices, match them to PO, reconcile supplier statements, and assist with cost allocations within a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate has prior Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience, strong numerical and Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail to manage a busy workload.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong numerical skills and confidence working with financial information.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office package.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices and matching them to purchase orders.
• Ensuring invoices and expenses are accurately recorded within the finance system.
• Reconciling supplier statements and purchase ledger control accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Preparing supplier payment runs in line with company procedures.
• Building positive relationships with suppliers by handling queries efficiently and professionally.
• Supporting intercompany recharges and assisting with cost allocations, budgets and forecasting activities.
• Providing general support to the wider finance department as required.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Numerical skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is partnering with a respected and long-established business in York to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a 6-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative finance team within a well-established organisation.

Working as part of an established finance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices and matching them to purchase orders.

• Ensuring invoices and expenses are accurately recorded within the finance system.

• Reconciling supplier statements and purchase ledger control accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

• Preparing supplier payment runs in line with company procedures.

• Building positive relationships with suppliers by handling queries efficiently and professionally.

• Supporting intercompany recharges and assisting with cost allocations, budgets and forecasting activities.

• Providing general support to the wider finance department as required.

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.

• Strong numerical skills and confidence working with financial information.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office package.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What’s on offer:

• 6-month temporary contract with the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

• Salary of £27,000–£28,000 per annum, paid weekly via timesheets.

• Immediate start available.

• Free on-site parking.

• A welcoming and supportive working environment.

• The opportunity to join a respected business with a collaborative finance team.

• A varied role offering exposure to a busy and dynamic accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.