Accounts Payable Assistant

Our client is a growing and ambitious group that has seen significant expansion in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. With exciting plans for continued growth, they are now looking to welcome an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their supportive and fast-paced Finance Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to take ownership of their role and contribute meaningfully within a collaborative environment. You’ll be joining a business that values enthusiasm, flexibility, and team spirit, where your efforts will genuinely make an impact.

Working as part of a dynamic finance function, you’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable activities while supporting the wider team as required. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to develop your finance experience within a growing organisation.

• Processing, matching, and coding invoices and credit notes.
• Maintaining purchase ledger accounts, including new account creation.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Processing supplier payment runs and ad hoc payments.
• Dealing efficiently with supplier queries.
• Inputting journals as required.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Reconciling credit card statements, obtaining and matching receipts.
• Supporting colleagues across the Finance Team where needed.
• Taking ownership of tasks while contributing to overall team objectives.
• Assisting with any other reasonable finance duties as required.

Proven experience working in a busy finance or accounts payable environment.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Experience with Sage accounting software would be advantageous, but not essential.

• Competitive salary of £26,000 – £28,000.
• A supportive team environment with scope to grow and develop.
• Exposure to a broad finance role within a thriving business.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious organisation with a forward-thinking culture.

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role where you can take ownership and grow alongside the business, we’d love to hear from you.

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.