Accounts Payable Assistant

Do you have previous accounts payable experience?

Do you want a fresh outlook and challenge within a business who cares about your career, wellbeing, development and which offers clear progression and benefits?

Does this sound like a role for you? YES!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a client in the Chippenham area. You will be responsible for the upkeep and reconciliation of accurate Accounts Payable records. You will process all purchase invoices onto the accounting system in a timely manner and ensure all invoice queries are resolved. You will be responsible for reconciling all supplier statements and arranging/processing payments alongside the Finance Manager. You will also undertake several general finance admin tasks as appropriate.

HYBRID – Will be offered after 3 months (3 days in the office and 2 days at home)

Main Responsibilities

• Processing of supplier purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Identify and resolve queries so invoices are ready for payment
• Processing payments to suppliers (when instructed)
• Making Ad-hoc payments as instructed by the finance Manager
• Creating new suppliers with the associated due diligence and maintaining supplier records
• Respond to supplier inquiries and monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and resolve any overdue accounts
• Assisting with internal audits when instructed
• Other relevant tasks as instructed.

Job Requirements

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and a team-orientated mindset
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment where hard work and fun are the key ingredients
• Ability to work as part of a team and display teamwork.
• Proactive with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in a similar role and a wide finance knowledge is essential.

Benefits:

• Processing of supplier purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Identify and resolve queries so invoices are ready for payment
• Processing payments to suppliers (when instructed)
• Making Ad-hoc payments as instructed by the finance Manager
• Creating new suppliers with the associated due diligence and maintaining supplier records
• Respond to supplier inquiries and monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and resolve any overdue accounts
• Assisting with internal audits when instructed
• Other relevant tasks as instructed.

The ideal candidate will have good accounts payable experience, good Microsoft Excel skills and good level of analytical and communication skills.

This is a great company to work for and is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. It is an integral role for our client, and they are looking to interview people as soon as possible.  If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more and potentially be submitted, please apply now and we can arrange a call.