Salary: £25,818 - £27,651 per annum (depending on experience)
📍 Join a supportive and growing Finance Team
Are You an Organised Finance Professional Looking for Your Next Opportunity?
We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of supplier accounts and financial transactions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working with numbers, building positive relationships, and being part of a collaborative team. You'll be responsible for processing high volumes of supplier transactions, managing payments, resolving queries, and helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.
If you're passionate about delivering excellent service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy finding solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Accounts Payable Assistant, you'll be responsible for:
- Processing and posting supplier invoices, credit card transactions and employee expenses
- Managing a high volume of supplier transactions with accuracy and efficiency
- Setting up new supplier accounts and completing supplier due diligence checks
- Reviewing supplier records to ensure information remains accurate and up to date
- Producing payment runs and carrying out bank reconciliations
- Managing aged creditors and supplier statement reconciliations
- Sending remittance advices and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Resolving supplier and internal finance queries through to completion
- Supporting month-end and year-end processes
- Assisting with external audits and information requests
- Monitoring shared finance inboxes and distributing incoming correspondence
- Supporting stakeholders across the organisation with financial processes and guidance
About You
You'll be a motivated and professional individual who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
Essential Skills & Experience
✔ Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or operational finance environment
✔ Good understanding of purchase ledger processes
✔ Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
✔ Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload effectively
✔ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
✔ Professional communication skills with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders
✔ Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Desirable
✔ Experience using Sage 200
✔ Experience using Paperless systems
✔ Experience supporting audits and financial reporting processes
Why Join Us?
✨ Competitive salary of £25,818 - £27,651 per annum, depending on experience
✨ Training and development opportunities to support your career growth
✨ Friendly and collaborative working environment
✨ Opportunity to work with a dedicated team supporting an organisation that makes a real difference
✨ Be part of a values-driven organisation built on Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride
Ready to Apply?
If you're a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving problems and ensuring financial processes run smoothly, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply today and become part of a team where your skills, dedication and attention to detail truly make an impact.