Purchase Ledger Assistant

Sewell Wallis is currently working a multinational business based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, recruiting a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a 3-month temporary contract basis to support the wider finance function during a busy period of internal change.

• Validating incoming invoices and finance-related mail.
• Matching supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Processing non-PO invoices in line with company procedures.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
• Handling supplier and internal finance queries in a timely manner.
• Investigating GRNI discrepancies to support accurate accrual reporting.
• Resolving debit balances and monitoring aged creditor items.
• Allocating direct debits and supporting payment processes.
• Assisting with KPI reporting and finance administration.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc Accounts Payable duties as required.

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or finance administration role would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident using Excel and handling large volumes of data.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to use initiative and work independently.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment with changing priorities.
• Must be immediately available or available at short notice.

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Experience with in a busy finance function.
• Exposure to a broad range of Accounts Payable processes.