Accounts Assistant

Sewell Wallis is working with a dynamic South Yorkshire business based in the centre of Sheffield. My clients are leaders within the educational sector, and due to increased workload, they are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant for 14 weeks.

This company ideally want this Accounts Assistant assignment to start before the end of February and run up until the end of May; it could be extended.

What will you be doing?

• Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding to the general ledger and timely approvals in line with company policies.
• Matching purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices (three-way matching) to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing payment runs (BACS/cheques/wire transfers) while maintaining strong cash flow controls.
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances promptly.
• Maintaining and updating purchase order records, ensuring proper authorisation and budget alignment.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and maintain positive working relationships.
• Assisting with month-end close procedures, including accruals and prepayments related to accounts payable.
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing required documentation and reports.
• Monitoring outstanding liabilities and ensuring compliance with payment terms.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting continuous improvement of accounts payable processes.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant, or similar accounting role.
• Hands-on experience processing high volumes of invoices and managing purchase orders.
• Strong experience performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables desirable).
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working.
• Parking arrangement.

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Lewis.

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. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.