Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Eurocentral, Motherwell, ML1 4WR
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a large and well-established civil engineering contractor based at Eurocentral, Motherwell.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a busy and fast-paced accounts team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounts payable and previous payroll experience.

The Role

As Accounts Payable Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger and wider finance function, ensuring supplier invoices, payments and payroll-related information are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

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Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and on time

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Matching invoices against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies

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Preparing and processing supplier payment runs

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Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items

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Responding to supplier and internal payment queries

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Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts

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Assisting with month-end accounts payable processes

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Supporting payroll processing and administration

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Checking payroll information, timesheets and associated documentation

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Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place

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Liaising with colleagues, suppliers and operational teams across the business

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Providing general support to the wider finance team as required

About You

To be considered for this role, you should have:

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Previous experience within an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger position

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Previous payroll experience

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Strong numerical and reconciliation skills

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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance/accounting systems

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The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines

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Strong communication and organisational skills

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A proactive and professional approach to your work

Experience within construction, civil engineering or a similar fast-paced contracting environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

What’s on Offer

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Salary up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

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Permanent, full-time position

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Monday to Friday working hours

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Opportunity to join a large, established civil engineering contractor

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Stable, long-term career opportunity within a busy finance department

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Based at Eurocentral, ML1 4WR

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant with payroll experience and are looking for your next permanent opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV for consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed