Accounts Assistant

Mane Energy; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Energy in the United Kingdom seeks an organised Invoice Processing Assistant to support the Finance team on a 12-month contract. You will manage supplier invoices through CORA, verify against PO and GRN, and help progress payments within deadlines.

Initially on-site five days a week, with probation, then one day per week from home; experience with SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable processes and basic accounting practices.
• Familiarity with supplier invoices and finance environments beneficial.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP/financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoices received through CORA, checking information before progressing them for payment.
• Verify invoice details against purchase orders and goods/service receipts.
• Prepare and submit amendment requests for payment information.
• Investigate invoice queries and liaise with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Handle supplier queries on outstanding invoices and payments.
• Review reports to identify overdue items and minimise delays.
• Maintain records and provide documents for audit and governance purposes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement and other functions on invoice issues.
• Ensure processing aligns with internal procedures and controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Invoice Processing Assistant - 1 Year Contract

We are looking for a highly organised and accurate Invoice Processing Assistant to join the Finance team on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are handled efficiently and supplier payments are progressed within agreed timescales.

Contract: 1 Year - Umbrella
Working Arrangement: Initially 5 days per week on-site. Following successful completion of probation, the role will offer 1 day per week working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoices received through the CORA system, checking information before progressing them for payment.
• Verify invoice details against relevant purchase orders and goods or service receipt records to confirm that information is correct.
• Prepare and submit requests where amendments to payment information or arrangements are required.
• Investigate invoice queries, missing documentation, incorrect information, and other payment-related issues, liaising with appropriate internal teams and suppliers to reach a resolution.
• Handle supplier queries relating to outstanding invoices, expected payments, and account balances.
• Review outstanding invoice reports regularly to identify items requiring attention and minimise overdue supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate supporting records and provide relevant financial documentation when required for audit, governance, and compliance purposes.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, and other business functions to ensure invoice-related issues are dealt with efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure financial information is processed in accordance with internal procedures and controls.

Skills & Experience

• Good understanding of accounts payable processes and fundamental accounting practices.
• Previous experience handling supplier invoices or working within a finance/accounts environment would be beneficial.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and financial or ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar systems.
• Excellent accuracy and the ability to identify inconsistencies in financial documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with suppliers and colleagues across different departments.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider Finance team.