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Accounts Payable Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Location

St. Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 3ND, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team.
  • The role involves processing a high volume of invoices, reconciling statements, and managing supplier queries under tight deadlines.
  • Candidates should have experience in high-volume accounts payable and strong data entry skills, with proficiency in Excel required.
  • The position offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 and requires at least two years of relevant experience.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for an accounts assistant looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment.
A manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team. This role involves processing a high volume of invoices, reconciling statements, and managing supplier queries while ensuring accuracy and efficiency under tight deadlines. Within this role, you will report into the Finance Manager, and the role offers hybrid working arrangements. As the incoming Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be tasked with the following:
  • Process purchase invoices daily, ensuring timely approval and accurate records
  • Investigate failed invoices, liaising with internal teams to resolve issues
  • Reconcile card payments monthly and match pre-payments to invoices
  • Support month-end accruals, GRNI reconciliation, and payment runs
  • Manage the accounts inbox, handling supplier queries and reconciling statements
  • Contribute to process improvements
The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume accounts payable, strong data entry skills, and excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables, is essential. Strong communication skills are required to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams and resolve issues efficiently. The role demands a highly organised individual who can manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.  A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement is key. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounts assistant looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment. For further information, apply now or contact Jamie at Pure for an initial discussion.

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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.