Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger

​We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join the Purchase Ledger / Finance team on a permanent basis in this particular clients central Leeds office.

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The main duties of the position are as follows

• Maintain the purchase ledger and deal with UK and non-UK suppliers.
• Perform reconciliations of supplier statements.
• Processing expenses and company credit cards.
• Ensure invoices are approved in line with company policies.
• Payment of purchase ledger invoices via weekly BACS and SEPA files. Creating manual payments for ad hoc bank transfers.
• Raising sale invoices, post receipts & reconcile customer accounts.
• Journal postings for bank interest and any other receipts / payments to the general ledger. Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Timely completion of month end ledger closing processes.
• Assisting the Corporate Accountants with queries.

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• Experience in a similar Accounts Admin / Purchase Ledger role previously.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, friendly and approachable outlook.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively and respond positively to pressure.
• Familiarity with other European languages would be an advantage.

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If you are looking for another position in a fully rounded transactional level appointment with a growing business based in central Leeds get in touch for more info immediately.

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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.

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