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Accounts Payable Entry-level

Medlock Partners Limited
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9JP, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Accounts Payable Assistant at an innovative and people-focused company in Skelmersdale, offering a salary of £24,500 - £26,000.
  • This entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to start a career in finance, with full training provided for those eager to learn.
  • While previous finance experience is welcomed, it is not essential; candidates should have some office or admin experience and strong numeracy skills.
  • The role involves processing invoices, managing the ledger, and maintaining supplier relationships, all while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Employees enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, excellent staff discounts, and access to an on-site gym.
  • Thriving, innovative business.
  • People-focused with personalised development.
  • Great discounts and benefits.
Accounts Payable (Entry -Level) // Skelmersdale // £24,500 -26,000 // Fully Office-based.Are you keen to commence work in an entry level finance role?Perhaps you are looking for a foot in the door but struggling to find a way in because you have no previous, hands-on experience working in a finance team. Although some finance experience would be welcomed, this role will provide full training for someone with the desire to learn. Ideally you will have some office/admin experience and can demonstrate the key skills and attributes that are required, such as; great numeracy skills , fantastic attention to detail and being highly organised.The business:This is a rare opportunity to join a business which has seen exceptional growth to become a true leader in their field.This company love to develop their colleagues and promote from within, so this role is to backfill after one such promotion. Working in the Operational finance division, the Accounts Payable Assistant will play an important part in ensuring that suppliers are paid on time and with a fantastic level of service. You'll manage the ledger with a great eye for detail, adhering to timescales to ensure a smooth process and contributing to efficient financial operations.Duties:
  • Processing of invoices - ensuring accuracy against orders placed and received
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any queries
  • Coding appropriately to allow for accurate reporting
  • Supplier statement reconciliations
  • Calculate VAT 
  • Authorise and prepare payments to suppliers
  • Maintain up to date records
  • Assist with Petty cash management
  • Assist with other reporting as required
Experience and attributes:
  • A real interest in commencing a career in finance.
  • Some previous experience working in transactional finance (particularly Accounts Payable) would be welcomed but is not essential - desire to learn is the key thing!
  • Good numerical skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Quick to pick up IT systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Highly organised
  • Team worker, who can also work independently to deadline.
In return you'll be rewarded with 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, excellent staff discounts, on-site gym and other perks.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.