Accounts Assistant / AP

Confidential; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in Leicestershire. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, matching against PO numbers, and ensuring timely payments in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have prior AP experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong Excel skills. This office-based role offers progression opportunities and an attractive salary up to £32,000 (DOE).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant roles.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, batch and code invoices against purchase orders.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Maintain strong relationships and handle supplier queries.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous accounts payable experience who is looking to join a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time.

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.