Accounts Payable Assistant

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant for a manufacturer based in Tiverton, Devon.

Hours of Work:
35-hours per week. Monday to Friday: 8/9am - 4/5pm. 1-hour for lunch.

2 days work from home can be offered after successful completion of probationary period.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the day to day processing of supplier invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong supplier relationships and accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
* Process supplier invoices accurately and in line with company policies.
* Ensure correct coding, authorisation, and matching to purchase orders where applicable.
* Monitor and review the purchase ledger, resolving invoice queries promptly through liaison with internal departments and suppliers.
* Prepare invoices for payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
* Monitor emails and respond to supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.
* Support improvements to AP processes, controls, and automation
General Finance Administration
* Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
* Support audit requests and provide documentation when needed.
* Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks and projects, including system improvements and procedural updates.
* Provide holiday/absence cover for other finance team members where appropriate.

Key Skills
Essential
* Previous experience in a finance role.
* Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Well organised, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Desirable
* Experience working in a multi-entity international company.

For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone (phone number removed) quoting job reference TB59

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed