Purchase Ledger Clerk - 6 month fixed term contract

Sharp Consultancy are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable (Purchase Ledger) Assistant to join a business on the outskirts of York on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in within the team, supporting the accuracy and integrity of our purchase ledger within a large and dynamic Transactional Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciliation & Data Cleanse: Assist with a project to review, reconcile, and cleanse the AP ledger.
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Match supplier statements to internal records and resolve discrepancies.
• Invoice & Payment Processing: Accurately process purchase invoices, credit notes, and colleague expense/mileage claims.
• Query Resolution: Handle supplier queries efficiently and professionally.
• System Maintenance: Set up and maintain supplier accounts within the finance system.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Management Accounts team to ensure financial accuracy.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a purchase ledger / accounts payable / bookkeeping role
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using accounting systems
• Detail-driven, organised, and able to work to deadlines
• A strong communicator with the ability to build positive supplier relationships
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-based environment
• Immediately available (or available at short notice)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (benchmark: £25,500-£27,000 FTE)
• 6 month fixed term contract
• Hybrid working (approx. 3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• Free on site car parking

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