Purchase Ledger Clerk

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. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.