Temporary Transactional Assistant; Accounts Payable

Transactional Assistant (Accounts Payable) (EK/6784) Wakefield, England

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Salary: GBP
27000 - GBP
28000 per annum

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a fantastic business based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, who are recruiting a Transactional Assistant to join their team to focus predominantly on Accounts Payable duties. This is a temporary to permanent role, meaning that you will be with the company for approximately 9 months, before being considered for a permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within a highly innovative sector, where collaboration, flexibility and team culture are genuinely valued. You’ll take on a busy and varied role and play a key role in ensuring the continued success of the transactional finance team.

What will you be doing?

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to supplier queries.
• Tracking and logging invoices for payment processing.
• Managing supplier setup and maintaining supplier records.
• Supporting weekly payment runs.
• Supporting VAT tracking and invoice compliance.
• Assisting with weekly reconciliations and reporting.
• Supporting aged debt reporting and transactional reconciliations.
• Assisting with KPI updates and finance reporting.
• Producing customer invoices and statements.
• Supporting with Accounts Receivable queries and inbox management.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable or a similar transactional finance role.
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills, with use of Dynamics 365 being particularly advantageous.
• AAT studying or qualified is desirable, though not required.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to work.

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working (2 days working from home).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 4x annual salary life assurance.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme and EV car scheme.
• Shopping discounts and home & tech scheme.