Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Brentwood

£28,000 – £29,000 per annum

Pin Point Recruitment is proud to be representing one of our well-established clients based in Brentwood, who are seeking an experienced and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional looking for stability, strong benefits, and the chance to work within a supportive and well-structured finance function.

You will be responsible for delivering a professional Accounts Payable service to the Group, ensuring all daily, weekly, and monthly routines are completed accurately and within agreed timescales. Working closely with the AP team and Management Accountant, this role is key to maintaining strong supplier relationships and accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide a professional and efficient Accounts Payable function across the Group

* Process and verify supplier invoices and credit notes within Sage X3

* Maintain and update supplier master data, including invoicing details, addresses, contacts, and payment terms

* Ensure all new suppliers have fully completed, authorised, and signed credit application forms

* Input daily supplier invoices, ensuring correct matching to purchase orders and supporting documentation

* Utilise Sage X3 automatic invoice capture and matching functionality to reduce paperwork and improve processing efficiency

* Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, ensuring all invoices, credits, and payments are accurately recorded

* Process daily and weekly supplier payment runs in line with internal procedures and Management Accountant approval via the Lloyds Bank payment gateway

* Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external queries via phone and email

* Support the monthly accounts close, including preparation, review, and printing of the Creditors Ledger prior to close

* Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits

* Assist the finance team during periods of high workload, holiday cover, or sickness absence

* Produce ad-hoc reports as requested by the Financial Controller or Management Accountant

About You

Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role

Experience using Sage X3 or a similar ERP system is highly desirable

Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

Well-organised with the ability to manage deadlines effectively

Confident communicator with a professional telephone and email manner

A proactive team player with a flexible and supportive approach

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £28,000 – £29,000 per annum

Company Pension Scheme: 6% employer contribution with a minimum 5% employee contribution

Salary Sacrifice Pension option

Life Assurance: 4x annual gross salary

Group Income Protection Insurance

Private Medical Insurance (up to and including Family Cover) with BUPA

Medical history disregarded

Includes mental health cover and ongoing conditions such as asthma and arthritis

Access to Babylon GP services

Medicash Health Plan, including:

Free health app

Discounted Virtual GP services

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Shopping vouchers

Discounts on flights, holidays, and airport parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Test Vouchers

Season Ticket Loans

On-site Staff Car Parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free confidential counselling and guidance service

* Long Service Awards recognising loyalty and commitment

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity, we would welcome your application