Accounts Assistant

Position: Accounts Assistant (Permanent)
Accounts Payable Assistant

Role Overview

Alexander Steele are delighted to be supporting a successful food business who are recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team. The role focuses on managing supplier invoices, payment processing, reconciliations, and general financial administration, while also supporting month‑end tasks, payroll preparation, and communication across internal departments.

Salary & Benefits

* £30,000.

* Pension scheme.

* Life assurance.

* 33 days annual leave including public holidays, with service‑based increases.

* Wellbeing days and birthday leave.

* Flexible hybrid working.

* Modern workplace facilities and employee perks.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice & Payment Processing

* Process supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies.

* Code invoices accurately and liaise with suppliers or internal teams.

* Match invoices to purchase orders and goods‑received records.

* Prepare weekly payment runs and manage expenses.

* Produce sales invoices when required.

Supplier & Record Management

* Maintain supplier records and set up new vendors.

* Monitor supplier balances and credit limits.

Reconciliations

* Reconcile bank statements and supplier statements.

* Assist with month‑end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Payroll & Internal Support

* Compile payroll data for submission to an external provider.

* Support finance system admin and approval workflows.

* Work with internal teams to resolve queries and escalate issues.

Skills & Experience

* Experience with accounting software (Xero beneficial).

* Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

* Good communication, accuracy, and organisational ability.

* A positive, proactive team player