Accounts Payable Assistant

Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with a fantastic business based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, who are recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within a highly innovative sector, whilst enjoying numerous great benefits. You'll also be joining a great team, where collaboration, flexibility and team culture are genuinely valued.

This is a busy and varied role, where you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day success of the transactional finance function. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong communication skills, and be confident working in a busy team environment and dealing with high volumes.

• 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.
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Supporting weekly payment runs.
• Assisting with VAT tracking and ensuring invoice compliance.
• Supporting daily banking duties, including bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with weekly reconciliations and finance reporting.
• Supporting aged debt reporting and transactional reconciliations.
• Assisting with KPI reporting and finance performance updates.
• Producing customer invoices and statements.
• Supporting Accounts Receivable queries and inbox management.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.

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

• Hybrid working - 2 days working from home.
• Flexible working hours.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 6% pension contribution.
• 4x annual salary life assurance.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme and EV car scheme.
• Shopping discounts and home & tech scheme.
• The opportunity to join a supportive business with a fantastic culture and genuine long-term career prospects.