Accounts Payable Assistant - Immediate Start

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a warm, welcoming finance team in a well-established and people-focused business. This position has opened up due to an upcoming maternity leave, and the team are looking to bring someone in as soon as possible to allow for a full and thorough handover. The role is being offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis, but there's every chance it could become permanent - the business is already thinking long-term!

They're ideally seeking someone with Accounts Payable experience, but they're equally open to individuals who've had some exposure to finance and are eager to step into a dedicated Purchase Ledger role. If you've got a basic understanding of matching invoices to purchase orders and reconciling supplier statements - and you're keen to learn - you'll be fully supported and trained by an experienced and welcoming team. You'll need to be immediately available or on a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Match invoices to purchase orders and escalate any discrepancies into query
• Reconcile supplier statements and keep ledgers up to date
• Resolve supplier queries professionally and efficiently
• Maintain accurate and well-organised records of all invoice and payment activity
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth running of day-to-day operations
• Support colleagues during busy periods or absence cover
• Contribute positively to the wider team and office environment

Candidate Attributes and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of purchase ledger tasks (e.g. matching POs, credit notes, reconciliations)
• Able to work at pace and manage a varied workload
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn
• Clear communicator and confident working with others
• Happy to work full time in the office (flexibility available for occasional needs)
• Immediately available or able to start within a short notice period

Benefits:

• 35-hour working week with flexible start/finish times
• Full handover and ongoing support from a friendly, experienced team
• Genuine potential for the role to become permanent
• Be part of a business that genuinely gives back - from raising money for local charities with community events and challenges (like bike rides and sporting fundraisers), to supporting local youth clubs, nurseries and social projects. The company deeply believes in using its success to uplift and support the community around it, and every member of staff gets the chance to be part of that impact.

Summary:
If you've got a bit of finance or purchase ledger experience and you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, appreciated, and given the chance to grow - this is a brilliant opportunity. With a warm, welcoming team and a business that truly values giving back, it's the kind of workplace where people stay for the long run.

Start date: ASAP or within short notice.

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