Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Our client seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team in Gloucester. This role is pivotal in providing financial operations support, process management, and administrative duties to sustain business‑critical operations.

• Processing purchase invoices onto the ERP system, ensuring accuracy in matching and posting, and obtaining necessary authorisations for non‑PO invoices
• Building excellent relationships with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries promptly
• Reconciling supplier statements to the AP Ledger and GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced)
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies on supplier accounts, requesting copy invoices and credit notes as necessary
• Conducting weekly payment runs in various currencies accurately and timely
• Supporting other team members and the Team Leader with workload, month‑end duties, reporting requirements, and cross‑ledger tasks

• Experience in accounts payable roles or similar accounting positions
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP systems for invoice processing
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Comprehensive understanding of the 'purchase to pay' process
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures

• 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, rising to 10% if contributing 5% or more)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Wide range of flexible benefits

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dedicated finance team in Gloucester.