Job Description

Sewell Wallis are working with a respected organisation based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Administrator on a contract basis for 9-12 months to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is immediately available and keen to secure a temporary role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable.
The business has a busy and fast-paced finance department, and the Accounts Payable Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger. While the main responsibility will be on Accounts Payable, the role may also involve supporting colleagues across the wider finance function where required.
What will you be doing?

• Processing various types of invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
• Resolving queries that arise from incoming invoices.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure invoices are approved in time for the payment run.
• Checking and processing staff expenses.
• Performing monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ensuring that supplier accounts within the financial ledgers are maintained to the required standard.
• Supporting the preparation of supplier payment runs.
• Using initiative to resolve day-to-day issues and take corrective action where necessary.
• Liaising with suppliers and colleagues to ensure accurate and efficient processing.
• Assisting other members of the finance team with additional duties as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• 1-2 years' experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when processing high volumes of data.
• Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative and resolve issues independently.
• Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Flexible team player willing to support colleagues when required.

What's on offer?

• Immediate start
• Free parking

Apply now to avoid disappointment, or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for more information.
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.
Job ref: EK/6208Post Date: 08.09.25
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