Job Description
Accounts Payable Assistant
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Looking to take the next step in your finance career?
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We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. This would be a great opportunity for someone in their first or second finance role who has some hands-on accounts experience and is ready to build on it.
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You may already be studying towards your AAT qualification, or thinking about taking that next step. Either way, you will be joining a supportive team where you can continue developing your accounting knowledge and gain broader experience within a growing business.
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You will help keep our day-to-day accounts payable processes running smoothly, from supplier invoices and payments through to expenses, reconciliations and month-end support.
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What you’ll be doing:
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- Processing supplier invoices accurately and making sure they are correctly coded and authorised
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any differences
- Preparing supplier payment runs
- Processing company credit card transactions and employee expenses
- Responding to supplier queries and building good working relationships
- Keeping supplier accounts and records accurate and up to date
- Supporting the month-end process, including supplier reconciliations
- Assisting with VAT records and other finance reporting
- Working closely with colleagues across the business to resolve queries
- Supporting the wider Finance team when needed
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We currently work with Sage 50 and Sage 200, so previous Sage experience would be helpful, although it isn't essential.
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What we’re looking for:
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You don't need to know everything already. We're looking for someone with a good grounding in finance who is keen to learn and develop.
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Ideally, you'll have:
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- Some previous experience in an accounts or finance role
- A basic understanding of accounts payable/purchase ledger
- Good numerical and Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and an organised approach
- Confidence communicating with suppliers and colleagues
- A willingness to ask questions, learn and get involved
- An interest in developing a longer-term career in finance
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You may already be studying towards AAT or an equivalent qualification, and we'll support your continued development.
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What we offer:
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- Hybrid working
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Heavily discounted products and four free pairs of shoes per annum
- Additional paid holiday during our winter closure, typically between Christmas and New Year and not taken from your annual leave allowance
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If you're looking for a role where you can build on the finance experience you already have, learn from a supportive team and continue developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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