Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sewell Wallis

  • Doncaster
  • £26,000-28,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire who are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving business and develop within a collaborative team environment.This role would suit an experienced transactional profession, with expertise in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable. If you're looking to play a pivotal role within a finance function, and utilise your existing skills whilst developing new ones, then this is the role for you.What will you be doing?
  • Processing accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy in coding and matching them to purchase orders and delivery notes.
  • Resolving any discrepancies or issues with invoices in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining relationships with suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact for all Purchase Ledger queries.
  • Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Monitor and track employee expenses related to procurement and vendor payments, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately.
  • Assisting with the production of reports on outstanding purchase, aged creditors, and supplier balances for review by senior management.
  • Identifying and implementing improvements to the Purchase Ledger processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties when required.
What skills are we looking for?
  • Proven experience within a Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable position or a similar role.
  • The ability to accurately review invoices, financial transactions, and data entries to avoid errors and discrepancies.
  • Confidence in identifying and resolving discrepancies and issues, such as invoice mismatches or supplier queries, in a timely manner.
  • Proficient in accounting software (ideally Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Capability in managing large volumes of invoices and maintaining accurate records.
What's on offer?
  • Flexible start & finish times
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company pension
Apply below to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity!Or for more information please 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.Job ref: EK/6176Post Date: 22.08.25Meet Our RecruiterCandidate Manager | FinanceMore jobs from this recruiterDoncaster, South Yorkshire£26000 - £28000 per annumSewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire who are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving business and develop within a collaborative team environment.Sheffield, South Yorkshire£26000 - £28000 per annumSewell Wallis is currently partnering with a renowned organisation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which is seeking to appoint a Sales Ledger Clerk. This position is being offered on a Fixed Term Contract until the end of 2025, with the potential to continue on a permanent basis at management discretion. The company is looking for someone available for an immediate start.Sheffield, South Yorkshire£26000 - £28000 per annumSewell Wallis are currently working with a well-known business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This role will initially be on a Fixed Term Contract basis until the end of 2025, and they are looking for someone who is available to start immediately.Sewell Wallis are a leading, Yorkshire based Finance, Accounting and HR recruitment agency with offices in Sheffield and Leeds. We haven’t reinvented recruitment, we just do it better.

Sewell Wallis