Accounts Payable Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated part time Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Offering 18-20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including scanning, coding (VAT), and accurate system entry

Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, managing vendor details, and handling queries or disputes

Preparing BACS and cheque payments and assisting with payment runs

Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, and reconciling supplier statements

Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues

Processing staff expenses and petty cash

Supporting month-end, year-end, and audit processes

About You:

Studying towards AAT/ACCA, qualified by experience, or with at least 2 years' experience in an accountancy or practice environment

Strong communication skills with a proactive approach to learning

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Able to manage workload independently while contributing positively to the wider team

Professional, adaptable, and comfortable working under pressure

In Return:

Flexible working hours
24 holidays plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days with service
4% pension contribution
Health scheme & eye care scheme
Health Shield - employee wellbeing programme
Yearly payrises
Employee of the quarter awards
Referral scheme
Life assurance up to 3 x annual salary
Shorter hours between Xmas and NY

If you are reliable, motivated, and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality, we would welcome your application.

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