Accounts Payable Assistant - Part time

We are working on the behalf of our valued client who is looking for a reliable and well-organised Accounts Payable Clerk to join their small, collaborative finance team. The role will focus on ensuring supplier invoices, payments, and expense claims are processed accurately and on time, in line with internal procedures and UK accounting requirements.

Main responsibilities:

Invoice & Supplier Management
Handle the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, matching to purchase orders, and resolution of any pricing or quantity queries. Maintain up-to-date supplier records and details.
Payments & Expenses
Assist with preparing and processing supplier and employee payments, including overseas and multi-currency transactions, ensuring agreed payment terms are met.
Reconciliations & Reporting Support
Carry out supplier statement reconciliations, investigate differences, and support month-end accounts payable tasks and audit information requests.
VAT & Regulatory Compliance
Review invoices to ensure they meet UK VAT requirements and assist with VAT reporting and related compliance activities where required.
Stakeholder Communication & Process Improvement
Respond to queries from suppliers and internal teams, work closely with operational departments to resolve issues, and support ongoing improvements to accounts payable processes.

Skills & experience:

Previous experience in an accounts payable or finance support role
Solid understanding of invoice processing and payment cycles
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Organised, proactive, and able to work to deadlines
Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information
Confident user of Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Positive, team-focused approach

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies