Accounts Payable Assistant

Your new company

An established UK manufacturing and engineering business is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team in Coventry. Supplying specialist products and solutions to customers across a range of commercial and industrial sectors, the organisation has built a strong reputation for quality, service and long-standing customer relationships. Due to continued growth and a busy finance workload, an opportunity has arisen to join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in supporting the purchase ledger function.

The business offers a stable working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a well-established organisation.
Your new role
Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, you will provide day-to-day support across the purchase ledger function. Key responsibilities will include:

Processing a high volume of supplier invoices (100+ per week)
Supplier statement reconciliations
Resolving invoice and payment queries
Assisting with payment runs
Maintaining accurate supplier records
Supporting the Accounts Payable Manager with ad-hoc finance administration
Ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant position
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to manage a high-volume workload accurately
Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Experience with reconciliations
Pervious CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) experience, which is essential

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
On-site parking
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to develop your finance experience within an established business

What you need to do now

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