Purchase Ledger Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site parking

Accessible public transport links

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy are currently recruiting for a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team in Huddersfield. This 5-month assignment offers weekly pay and the chance to hit the ground running.

You will process high volumes of invoices, match/batch and code them, reconcile supplier statements and support month-end procedures. Strong Excel skills and experience in Accounts Payable are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Ability to process high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication with suppliers and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Sage X3 experience is advantageous.
• Available to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, batch and code invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Prepare payment runs.
• Maintain supplier records.
• Assist with month-end procedures.
• Support wider finance team with ad hoc admin duties.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Microsoft Excel

Finance/accounting systems

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are currently recruiting for a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy and well-established business based in Huddersfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchase ledger clerk who can hit the ground running and commit to 5 months temporary work.

Working as part of a friendly finance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently

• Matching, batching and coding invoices

• Reconciling supplier statements

• Resolving invoice and payment queries

• Preparing payment runs

• Maintaining accurate supplier records

• Assisting with month-end procedures where required

• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative duties

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Have previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position

• Be comfortable processing high volumes of invoices

• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Have good communication skills and the ability to build relationships

• with suppliers and colleagues

• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance/accounting systems, working knowledge of Sage X3 would be advantageous but not essential

• Be available to start at short notice

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start opportunity and 5 months temporary work

• Weekly pay

• Competitive hourly rate (salary between £27,000 and £29,000 per annum dependant on experience)

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable organisation

• The role is based in Huddersfield and offers on-site parking and accessible public transport links.

• You will be based in the office full time, Monday to Friday.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

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