Accounts Payable

Confidential; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Warwickshire is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a small finance team. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary of £32K per annum. You will ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices and timely payments while maintaining high-quality financial records.

You will match invoices to POs, resolve discrepancies, and support month-end activities. Strong Excel, Outlook and Word skills and experience in accounts payable are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Finance or accounting qualification desirable.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Managing direct debits and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and records.
• Producing reports on outstanding invoices and payment status.
• Supporting month-end processes and audit requirements.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Finance or accounting qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant
Warwickshire Full-Time Permanent
£32 K per annum

A growing business is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join its small finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to join a supportive organisation that offers stability, development and genuine career progression.

Working within a busy finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and financial records are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Managing direct debits and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and records.
• Producing reports on outstanding invoices and payment status.
• Supporting month-end processes and audit requirements.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Finance or accounting qualification desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills, with sales
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Positive, proactive approach with a willingness to learn.

Previous experience within Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable essential with working knowledge of Accountancy Systems is essential.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus more!
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional looking to develop their career within a successful and expanding business.