Accounts Payable Assistant

Our client, a well-established commercial organisation, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance department on a full-time basis. The role offers a salary of £32,000 to £35,000, 30 days’ paid holiday including bank holidays, a pension scheme and an allocated parking space. The Accounts Payable Assistant will manage supplier invoices, payment runs, reconciliations and financial records across a group structure. This opportunity would suit an organised and proactive accounts professional with at least five years’ accounts payable experience and the ability to manage competing priorities accurately. Key duties: * Processing supplier and purchase invoices, including scanning, coding, distributing for approval and accurately recording transactions on the accounting system. * Reconciling supplier statements, investigating discrepancies and chasing missing invoices or supporting documentation. * Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs and responding to supplier or internal queries by telephone and email. * Managing credit card and petty cash records, including collating documentation, posting expenditure and completing month-end reconciliations. * Monitoring and maintaining the debtors ledger, following up outstanding balances where required. * Reviewing utility contracts ahead of renewal and comparing available options to support competitive pricing. * Collating information for environmental and carbon reporting requirements. * Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties. Key skills and experience: * At least five years’ accounts payable experience. * Previous experience of group accounting. * Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload. * Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong customer service skills. * Accurate, proactive and helpful approach. * Flexible, punctual and professional. Benefits: * Salary: £32,000 – £35,000. * 30 days’ paid holiday including bank holidays, pro rata. * NEST pension scheme. * Allocated parking space