Accounts Payable Assistant

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our oil services client to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant on a full-time permanent basis. The role will be based from our clients' offices in Kingswells with hybrid working on offer.

The Accounts Payable Assistant will play a key role in processing invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting accurate financial reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and verifying invoices for payment
• Managing invoices received in the Accounts Payable mailbox and uploading them to Validation Station
• Ensuring invoices are complete and accurate using a "right-first-time" approach
• Coding manual non-purchase order invoices to vessels/cost centres and the appropriate general ledger
• Forwarding invoices for approval and posting approved invoices
• Preparing and processing bi-weekly payment runs via BACS and manual methods within agreed terms
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records
• Proactively reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting audits by providing required documentation
• Communicating with vendors regarding payment queries
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the AP function
• Completing call-back checks for any vendor bank detail changes

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Experience in a similar account payable or finance support role

• 37.5-hour working week
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexibility around working hours
• Supportive and engaging working environment

If you are looking to take the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is right for you, this could be an excellent opportunity.

To apply, please send your CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Leah McCrea at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment at

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK can be considered, as sponsorship is not available.