Accounts Payable

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance team in Blackburn seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to play a key role in processing purchase invoices and managing expense claims. The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in finance, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in systems like SAP and Excel. This full-time permanent role offers a supportive working environment and the opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts payable or finance team position.
• Familiarity with financial systems is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Process over 3,000 purchase invoices per month.
• Manage expense claims and resolve invoice disputes.
• Handle weekly and monthly payment runs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Accounts Payable

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join a large, progressive finance team based in Blackburn. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing business where you will be a pivotal part of the Accounts Payable function. The company looks out for their employees, offers flexibility, continuous improvement, and longevity.

Your new role

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will process over 3,000 purchase invoices per month and manage expense claims.

You’ll work closely with both operational and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate processing, resolve invoice disputes, and maintain supplier account reconciliations.

Your responsibilities will also include handling weekly and monthly payment runs, maintaining up-to-date supplier data, and supporting management with reporting and administrative tasks.

This role requires regular communication with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and the wider finance team.

What you'll need to succeed

Please note, previous experience in a similar accounts payable or finance team position is required.

Familiarity with financial systems is essential, and experience with SAP, B1, and knowledge of CIS is desirable.

A team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) are also important.

What you'll get in return

Full-time permanent opportunity based in Blackburn

Free on-site parking

To be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team where your efforts are recognised and valued.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of finance operations and have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements.

This role offers a chance to grow your career in a professional environment with a company that encourages development and best practice.