Purchase Ledger Assistant
About the Role
Sewell Wallis is extremely excited to be working with a leading innovative technology business that is a leader within their field. Due to increased workload, they're now looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a full-time basis.
The ideal candidate will be a driven, motivated and confident purchase ledger assistant who has experience with processing a high volume of invoices.
What will you be doing?
- Accurately process supplier invoices related to aviation services, maintenance, fuel, and ground handling.
- Perform invoice matching (invoice, purchase order) to ensure correct approvals and compliance.
- Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner.
- Process multi-currency transactions (GBP, USD, EUR, etc.) and manage foreign exchange considerations.
- Ensure supplier payments are made within agreed terms, via BACS, CHAPS, or international wire transfers.
- Liaise with procurement, engineering, and operations teams to resolve invoice queries and PO issues.
- Handle expense reports and ensure compliance with internal policies and HMRC guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master data, including banking details.
- Support internal and external audits with documentation and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with aviation industry standards, company policies, and UK regulatory requirements.
What skills are we looking for?
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance role, ideally within the aviation, logistics, or transport sector.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, and supplier management.
- Competent in Microsoft Excel, Google and finance systems (e.g. Sage).
- Strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of transactions.
What's on offer?
- Flexible working.
- Free parking.
- Competitive salary .
Apply 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.
