Senior Accounts Payable Assistant - Hertfordshire

Senior Accounts Payable Assistant - Hertfordshire

Location:

Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Competitive salary + bonus and benefits.

Are you an accounts payable professional looking to take on more responsibility and make a real impact? We’re seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Senior to join our Finance Operations team at our Hemel Hempstead head office.

Working closely with the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, maintain supplier accounts, resolve issues promptly, and provide cover and support for the Team Leader when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid AP background who enjoys a varied role, values accuracy, and is ready to step up as a trusted senior member of the team.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices in accordance with company policy
• Reconcile supplier accounts proactively, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Support and provide cover for the Accounts Payable Team Leader as required
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, addressing queries and issues effectively
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and procurement policy
• Collaborate with internal teams including Procurement, site admin and other departments to resolve AP matters
• Support the training and development of team members on new processes and systems, including ERPx
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the accounts payable function

• Proven experience in an accounts payable or finance operations role
• Good understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, debits, credits and financial statements
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Coupa, SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance and payment regulations (e.g. Prompt Payment Code)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload
• Clear and confident communicator, able to work effectively with suppliers and colleagues across the business
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies
• Experience of supporting or mentoring colleagues in a team environment (desirable)

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Annual bonus
• 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
• Exciting career pathways, including learning and development opportunities such as apprenticeships and degrees
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries.

Hybrid working model: 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, with occasional remote or external event work.