Trainee Management Accountant in Sheffield

Sewell Wallis is pleased to be partnering with a reputable and long-standing organisation based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who are looking to add a Purchase Ledger Assistant to their finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working within accounts payable and wants to be part of a business that values accuracy, consistency and strong teamwork.

The Purchase Ledger Assistant will play a key part in supporting the smooth running of the accounts department, taking responsibility for day-to-day invoice processing and ensuring financial records are maintained to a high standard. This role would suit someone with solid purchase ledger experience who is confident dealing with high volumes, processing payments and managing their own workload.

What will you be doing?

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices with accuracy and efficiency.
• Matching and coding invoices against purchase orders.
• Handling supplier queries via email and telephone and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any differences.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Assisting with weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc administrative tasks when required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Excel.
• Proactive, reliable and able to meet deadlines.

What\’s on offer?

• Flexible hours
• 25+8 days annual leave
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced pension

Apply below or for more information, 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.