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Posted 22 July, 2026

Finance Assistant

Elevation Recruitment Group
Sheffield, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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  • Finance Assistant
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  • Salary: Up to £30,000
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  • Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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  • Type: Full Time, Permanent
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We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team, with a particular focus on the purchase ledger function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in maintaining accuracy and is looking to develop their finance career within a well-established organisation.About the role:

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Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of day-to-day purchase ledger activities while also supporting wider transactional finance processes.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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  • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices
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  • Matching, coding and posting invoices accurately
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  • Supplier statement reconciliations
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  • Resolving supplier queries and discrepancies
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  • Assisting with payment runs
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  • Managing supplier accounts and maintaining strong relationships
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  • Supporting month-end processes
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  • Assisting with other transactional finance duties as required
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The ideal candidate will have:\n
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  • Previous experience within a Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger role
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  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes
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  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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  • Confident working with finance systems and Excel
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  • Strong communication and organisational skills
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  • Ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively in a busy environment
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  • Positive, proactive approach with a willingness to support the wider finance team
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Benefits include:\n
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  • Hybrid working
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  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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  • Option to purchase additional holiday
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  • Christmas and New Year shutdown without using annual leave entitlement
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  • Enhanced parental leave
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  • Parking pass or travel allowance
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  • Pension scheme
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  • Life assurance
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  • Friendly and supportive working environment
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  • Opportunities for development and progression
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that values its employees and offers the chance to build a long-term career within finance. You'll be joining a supportive team environment where your contribution will be recognised and where you'll have the opportunity to continue developing your skills and experience.