Accounts Payable Assistant

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in South Derbyshire on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation, gain valuable experience within a supportive finance function and play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts payable process.

Working as part of the wider finance team, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, maintaining supplier accounts and resolving queries. You'll need to be organised, detail-focused and comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.,

• Processing purchase invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Coding and posting invoices to the correct accounts
• Preparing and assisting with supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Responding to supplier and internal invoice queries
• Maintaining accurate supplier account records
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and resolving issues promptly
• Assisting with general finance and accounts administration as required
• We're looking for someone who is confident working within an accounts payable or purchase ledger environment and who takes pride in getting the detail right.
• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with suppliers
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance/accounting systems
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team