Accounts Payable Clerk

About the role

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join its Finance team in Leeds on a six‑month fixed‑term contract. You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial controls and supporting broader finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately in line with company policy.
• Ensure correct coding across legal entities, departments and GL accounts.
• Manage invoice approval workflows and chase outstanding approvals.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, duplicate invoices and other anomalies.
• Maintain supplier master data with robust verification and controls.
• Handle supplier and internal queries professionally and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve differences.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers in line with procurement controls.
• Monitor aged payables and escalate overdue balances.

Required profile

• Proven experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high‑volume or complex environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload independently.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge processes and drive improvements.
• Highly motivated and collaborative approach.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Salary £30,000‑£33,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection and gym discounts.
• Hybrid working model.