Accounts Payable Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Bamford Collection is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract during an exciting period of transformation and systems change.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the transition of the Accounts Payable function as we migrate from legacy systems to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will support the improvement of financial processes, data accuracy and supplier relationships while gaining valuable exposure to a large-scale ERP implementation project.

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will assist with the day-to-day processing of invoices and supplier queries, support data cleansing and migration activities, and contribute to driving greater efficiency and control across the Finance Operations function.

This role is ideally suited to someone highly organised, adaptable and keen to develop their finance experience within a dynamic and values-led business.

Salary: £30,000-£33,000 per annum (pro rata for a 6-month fixed-term contract)

Hours: 40 hours a week, 5 days in the office, Kingham, Oxfordshire.

• Perform supplier statement reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Cleanse and validate supplier master data, including payment terms, bank details, and contact information.
• Identify and investigate aged creditor items, escalating where necessary.

• Support the configuration and testing of AP workflows within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Assist with UAT and parallel running of legacy and new system processes.
• Adopt and embed new Business Central capabilities including automated bank reconciliation and OCR-based invoice processing.
• Provide feedback on system functionality and help document new process guides for the team.

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy in AP processing.
• Support the development of best-practice AP controls and approval workflows.
• Contribute to KPI tracking and reporting for the AP function.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Proven ability to perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Experience of data cleansing and maintaining high standards of master data quality.
• Exposure to ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment with changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and a methodical working style.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders professionally.

• Discounts:
  We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Volunteering Days:
  Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical:
  We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme:
  Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance:
  We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support:
  Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24‑hour support, seven days a week.