Accounts Payable Assistant

Contract: Permanent
Department: Finance
Reports to: Senior Accounts Payable

Your next chapter
Our Finance team plays a key role in keeping the business running smoothly. As our Accounts Payable Assistant, you’ll help ensure we pay our suppliers accurately and on time, maintain strong working relationships and provide a great service to colleagues across the business.

This is a role for someone who enjoys accuracy, structure and process and who takes pride in getting the details right. You’ll join a friendly and supportive finance function and work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep information up to date and answer queries promptly.

What you’ll be doing
• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and manual requests accurately and in a timely manner
• Reviewing and verifying invoices and payment requests
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Responding to supplier queries promptly and professionally
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records
• Supporting month-end activities within agreed deadlines
• Meeting Accounts Payable service levels and contributing to continuous improvement
• Helping to ensure a positive service experience for both suppliers and internal colleagues
• Supporting ad-hoc finance projects as required

What you’ll bring
• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role (ideally 2+ years)
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Numerate, literate and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Who you are
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working with process, accuracy and structure and if you take pride in getting things right first time. If you’re motivated by helping things run smoothly behind the scenes and want to grow your finance experience in a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.