Accounts Payable Assistant

• Annual Salary: £24,000 - £27,000
• Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time, 6-month contract
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Leatherhead. This role is ideal for a bright graduate looking to kickstart their career in accounts or someone with 6-12 months of experience in a similar role. The position is 100% office-based, offering a structured environment to develop your skills in financial processing.

• Daily posting of high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices using both manual and electronic methods.
• Monitor and maintain the purchase ledger to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Act as the main point of contact for designated suppliers and subcontractors, resolving queries effectively and maintaining positive relationships.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of supplier and subcontractor statements.
• Investigate and resolve purchase ledger queries as required.
• Process payment runs including BACS and cheques.
• Assist with regular payments including petty cash, compensations, and ad hoc requests.
• Analyse internal processes to recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations and service delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and effectiveness within the finance team.
• Provide cover and support for other members of the finance team as needed.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Line Manager or Finance Manager.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6-12 months experience in an accounts payable role is advantageous but not required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Navision software.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

• Competitive salary package.
• Full-time, office-based role with 37.5 hours per week.
• On-site parking available.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Basic pension plan. 

Please apply for immediate consideration.