Accounts Assistant

RE People; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-owned business in Tewkesbury is looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to manage supplier accounts and invoices. You will need previous accounts office experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software like Sage. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 and a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for impact

Qualifications

• Previous accounts office or purchase ledger experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts within the purchase ledger.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and validate accuracy.
• Manage invoices through the internal approval system.
• Process BACS and ad-hoc payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and aged creditor accounts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Sage or similar accounting software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Accounts Payable Administrator - £28,000
Tewkesbury

Are you an experienced accounts payable professional looking for your next opportunity? Join a well-established, family-owned business with a proud heritage, known for delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to customers across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts within the purchase ledger.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, validating accuracy and VAT compliance.
• Manage invoices through the internal approval system and transfer them promptly to the accounts software.
• Process BACS and ad-hoc payments and maintain accurate payment schedules.
• Reconcile supplier statements and aged creditor accounts.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve invoice queries and debit balances.
• Weekly processing of cashbook and petty cash.
• Create and maintain supplier records and produce monthly reporting.
• Actively manage supplier portals and contribute to continuous process improvements.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous accounts office or purchase ledger experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence liaising at all levels.
• A team player with a positive, flexible attitude.

Desirable:

• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a long-established, values-driven business
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