Purchase Ledger Assistant Job in Leeds, Yorkshire Uk

An urgent requirement has arisen in one of our clients Purchase Ledger teams based in Leeds.

The vacancy is for approximately 4 weeks, with the possibility of the requirement extending beyond that.

At present, there is not likely to be a permanent role at the end of this placement.

In terms of the continued rebuilding and development of the PL team, the appointment of the right person to the role is imperative, therefore please note the outline below.

The role is mainly to provide admin and data input/capture support to the PL team prior to and following the implementation of a new scanning system.

The duties will involve:
Opening and distribution of incoming post (mail and electronic).
Data input of high volumes of supplier invoices.
Scanning / validation of supplier invoices (following the introduction of Basware).
Answer incoming 'phone calls/emails.
Pre-input checking and coding of invoices (basic).
Reconciliation of supplier statements (basic).
Petty cash returns.
Expenses claims.
(Previous experience welcome but it is essential that the person is able to learn and deliver quickly).

Skills required:
Computer literate with strong data input skills, and the ability to learn new packages quickly and confidently.
Numerate.
Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Ability to prioritise and deal with high volumes of work.
Flexible approach with a positive attitude - willing to take responsibility.
A customer focused team player.

Sewell Moorhouse acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.