Accounts Payable Assistant

Our client is a fast-paced and growing manufacturing business, and they are now looking for someone to join their friendly finance team looking after the Accounts Payable.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, duties will include

• Receive, match, and code purchase invoices to the correct cost centres.
• Ensure appropriate approvals are in place and resolve any queries with internal departments or suppliers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs (BACS / CHAPS).
• Ensure payments are scheduled to optimise cash flow while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts.
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assisting with month-end processes including accruals, reporting, and reconciliation of the purchase ledger
• Ensure the AP ledger is clean, up to date, and accurately reflects liabilities.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and policies including VAT treatment and retention payments (where applicable).
• Maintain audit trails and respond to internal/external audit requests.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in AP processes and controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys being busy and wants to take accountability for the accounts payable process. A keen eye for detail is essential alongside the ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining a tidy ledger.

As well as working on a bespoke system, experience of Sage would be a distinct advantage but a good familiarity with Excel is essential.

After an initial bedding in period this role will be hybrid.

Interviews will be taking place very soon, so send your CV for immediate consideration.