A Leeds based organisation are looking to add an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to their accounts based on the outskirts of Leeds city centre. The role is to work as part of an established team with a view to developing their career in accounts over the long term. The duties include, but are not limited to: Inputting purchase invoices, this will be either via direct input in Sage, or AI matching, or via Excel import Purchase order matching, ensuring all queries are resolved in time and no duplication of costs arise in the P&L. Reconciling supplier statements on a monthly basis (high volume). Answering supplier queries timely and ensuring a clean and organised AP Mailbox is maintained at all times. Processing supplier payments and expenses payments. Allocating DD payments and other credits to the supplier accounts on a daily or at least weekly basis. Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, while ensuring payments are in line with our cash flow strategy. Coordinating with the management accounts team to ensure our monthly results are delivered within tight reporting deadlines. Coordinating with the operations team to ensure POs and invoices are approved on time, that coding of the invoices is accurate, and that queries and issues are resolved quickly. Review expenses claims for the correct coding, VAT and compliance with policy. Credit card processing and reconciliation To support the Fleet administration including fuel cards, insurance and fines and speeding tickets We would be keen to hear from candidates with the below skills and experience: Previous experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Excel skills - A strong knowledge of Excel to complete AP import tasks and produce electronic reports. V-lookups, If formulas and Pivot tables are key. Technical skills – Understanding of double entry accounting is key. Organisational skills – Personal efficiency and ability to prioritise competing demands (and those of others). Communications skills – Ability to clearly communicate across a range of stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. If you are experienced in Accounts Payable and are in the market for a new position please apply now, immediate interview could be available for suitable candidates. 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