Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Wallington

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant to join our clients Finance team in Luton. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the purchase ledger, supplier payments, banking activities, employee expenses and supporting financial controls. Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and on time. Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.

Raising and reviewing POs and invoices against Level of Authorisation (LOA) requirements, identify the correct approvers and obtain outstanding approvals. Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Prepare and process supplier and other bank payments in accordance with approval controls. Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items. Manage the Travel & Expense (T&E) process, including reviewing expense claims and resolving queries.

Ensuring all AMEX cards are paid on time by employees. Process and reconcile multi-currency transactions and payments. Maintain accurate supplier records and appropriate supporting documentation. Support month-end activities, including identifying outstanding invoices, accrual information and resolving ledger items. Respond to supplier and internal Finance queries. Maintain a strong audit trail and support continuous improvement of Finance processes and controls. Previous Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or transactional finance experience.

Experience with bank reconciliations, bank payments and T&E management. Exposure to multi-currency transactions. Understanding of PO, invoice and delegated authority/LOA controls. Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate discrepancies. Good Excel skills and experience using accounting/ERP systems. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to take ownership and work effectively to month-end and payment deadlines. Sage 200 experience and/or exposure to a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous.