Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

(12-month contract)

Location: Burton-on-TrentSalary: £25,000 - £37,000Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 4:30 PMContract Type: 12-month contract (Potential for permanent position)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our finance team as an Accounts Payable Assistant. Based in Burton-on-Trent, this is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing business. The role will report to the Finance Ledger Manager and play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of overseas villa suppliers and ancillary invoices
• Match purchase orders with invoices, investigate queries, and close down old purchase orders
• Ensure queries and payments are processed on time, assisting with any investigations as required
• Process the weekly payment run for EURO, USD, and GBP currencies
• Process staff expenses, credit card transactions, and overhead invoices
• Maintain and oversee the creditors ledger
• Take full ownership of the payments email inbox
• Handle customer payments as and when needed
• Manage ad hoc administrative and financial activities as required

Ideal Candidate:

• Proficient in Excel
• A good understanding of accounting principles through experience or relevant qualifications
• Experience with Salesforce and Sage is advantageous but not essential
• Some experience with handling different currencies is desirable
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage workloads effectively, and maintain high levels of accuracy
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Dreams EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Perk Box access
• Company pension scheme
• Study support and opportunities for training and development
• Reward and recognition programs
• X2 Filla Villas per year
• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) plus the option to purchase additional leave
• Hybrid working arrangement (three days in the office, two days working remotely)

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