Transactional Assistant (Accounts Payable) (EK/6784) Wakefield, England
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Salary: GBP27000 – GBP28000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a fantastic business based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, who are recruiting a Transactional Assistant to join their team to focus predominantly on Accounts Payable duties. This is a temporary to permanent role, meaning that you will be with the company for approximately 9 months, before being considered for a permanent position.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within a highly innovative sector, where collaboration, flexibility and team culture are genuinely valued. You’ll take on a busy and varied role and play a key role in ensuring the continued success of the transactional finance team.
What will you be doing?
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to supplier queries.
- Tracking and logging invoices for payment processing.
- Managing supplier setup and maintaining supplier records.
- Supporting weekly payment runs.
- Supporting VAT tracking and invoice compliance.
- Assisting with weekly reconciliations and reporting.
- Supporting aged debt reporting and transactional reconciliations.
- Assisting with KPI updates and finance reporting.
- Producing customer invoices and statements.
- Supporting with Accounts Receivable queries and inbox management.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
What skills are we looking for?
- Previous experience within Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable or a similar transactional finance role.
- Strong Excel and finance systems skills, with use of Dynamics 365 being particularly advantageous.
- AAT studying or qualified is desirable, though not required.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to work.
What’s on offer?
- Hybrid working (2 days working from home).
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- 4x annual salary life assurance.
- Private medical and dental insurance.
- Cycle to work scheme and EV car scheme.
- Shopping discounts and home & tech scheme.
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