Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment firm in Sheffield is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This fully office-based position involves processing supplier invoices, managing queries, and contributing to month-end processes. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in a high-volume purchase ledger role and proficiency with Excel and accounting software. The role offers flexible hours, free on-site parking, and opportunities for development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume purchase ledger role.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with modern accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Manage supplier queries and build relationships.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Proficiency with Excel

Experience with accounting software

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

Sewell Wallis is recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established and expanding business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's been going from strength to strength, offering a stable, friendly working environment and the chance to develop within a supportive finance team.

This is a fully office-based role within a busy and collaborative finance department where you'll take ownership of the purchase ledger function, working closely with the wider finance team and senior management.

What will you be doing?

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments, including BACS runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Managing supplier queries, building strong relationships with key contacts.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals and reporting.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and projects.
• Reviewing and improving processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Who are we looking for?

• You'll have previous experience in a high-volume purchase ledger role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator who can liaise effectively across departments and with external suppliers.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience using a modern accounting system (e.g. Sage or SAP).
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in improving processes.

What\'s on offer?

• Flexible hours.
• Free on-site parking.
• Friendly, supportive finance team within a growing organisation.
• Opportunities to develop and progress.

Apply below, or for more information, contact Eleanor Kirk.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.