Accounts Assistant / AP

SF Partners; Ibstock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Progression opportunities

22 days + bank holidays

Job summary

SF Recruitment is seeking an Exclusive Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable in Ibstock, Leicestershire. The role is permanent, full-time, office-based with flexible hours and on-site parking. Salary is up to £32,000 depending on experience.

Key duties include processing invoices, matching and coding to purchase orders, supplier statement reconciliation, and assisting with month-end tasks within a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant roles.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Relationship building

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Exclusive Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable

Location: Ibstock, Leicestershire
Salary: up to £32,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern: Office Based
Hours: Full time, flexible
Holidays: 22 days + bank holidays
Benefits: Free on-site parking, progression opportunities

The Opportunity

SF Recruitment are currently working with a growing and ambitious business in Leicestershire who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team due to a recent progression in their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices against purchase orders.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Monitoring the accounts payable inbox and ensuring queries are resolved promptly.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and general finance administration.
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring invoices are authorised appropriately.
• Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties when required, including month - end duties.

About You

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant position.
• Confident processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.