Purchase Ledger Clerk

Accounts Payable AssistantWakefield3 days per week (potential to increase to 4)Office-based

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a growing construction and engineering business based in Wakefield. The organisation operates across large-scale projects and has a requirement for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team on a part-time basis.

The successful candidate will join a small, close-knit finance function, supporting the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger and providing additional support across transactional finance.

RoleReporting to the Office Manager and working alongside a Finance Assistant, duties will include:

Processing approximately 50 purchase invoices per day using Xero Matching invoices to job sheets / project allocations Coding invoices to the correct cost centres and projects Resolving supplier invoice queries in a timely manner Assisting with supplier payments and maintaining accurate records Supporting light-touch sales ledger duties as required Ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately and in line with deadlines

Person specification

Previous experience within Accounts Payable or a similar finance role Experience working in a high-volume processing environment Familiarity with Xero or a similar accounting system Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal teams and external suppliers Organised, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively A collaborative approach, comfortable working within a small team

Additional information

3 days per week, with flexibility on working pattern Potential to increase to 4 days depending on business needs Fully office-based role in Wakefield