Accounts Payable Assistant Finance

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This is where you come in! We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Financial Control and Reporting team, responsible for managing supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and communications. As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be processing invoices, handling expense claims and supporting with payment runs. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a critical role in financial operations by maintaining strong supplier relationships, performing reconciliations and analysis and ensuring accurate posting into our accounting system.

• Accurately processing high volumes of supplier invoices and ensuring timely approvals from budget holders.
• Managing and reviewing employee expense claims and reimbursements in SAP Concur, whilst supporting company credit card administration.
• Preparing and executing payment runs, including managing direct debits and supplier payments.
• Posting purchase ledger entries and maintaining accurate supplier master data within accounting systems.
• Reconciling supplier statements and performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitoring accounts payable ageing and following up on open invoices to maintain healthy accounts.
• Supporting audit preparation and readiness, ensuring strong internal controls operate effectively across Accounts Payable.
• Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries, handling approximately 100 emails each week.
• Building strong relationships with colleagues across the business.
• Contributing to continuous process improvements and participating in finance-related projects.
• Demonstrating excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Providing ad hoc reporting and support as required.

• 1-2 years' experience in Accounts Payable, handling high volumes of transactions.
• An adaptable approach to changing systems and processes.
• A solid understanding of ageing, supplier reconciliations and financial controls.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• An inquisitive mindset and eagerness to learn beyond the core responsibilities of the role.
• Resilience and a positive attitude when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365, OCR and employee expense processing.
• An understanding of end-to-end stock and purchase order processes.
• Experience using SAP Concur would be advantageous.