Accounts Payable

Faith Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Recruitment in Woking is seeking an organised Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team. You will own day-to-day accounts payable, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time, working with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries and maintain records.

You will support month-end processes, reconciliations, and payments, contributing to a smooth payment cycle and strong financial controls within a collaborative finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and processing supplier invoices
• Experience with payments processing and supplier queries
• Experience with month-end or general ledger activities is desirable
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier accounts and maintain accurate records
• Process supplier invoices and maintain the purchase ledger
• Prepare and process weekly BACS payment runs
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Deal with supplier invoice and payment queries
• Support month-end journals and reconciliations for payables
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Maintain petty cash and staff claims
• Support audit requirements and wider Finance activities

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoices & payments

Account reconciliations

Excel & Office

Attention to detail

Communication & organisation

Teamwork & deadlines

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Woking

£28,000pa

Role overview:

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team. You will take ownership of the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. You will work closely with suppliers, Purchasing and Finance colleagues to resolve queries, maintain accurate records and support the smooth running of the payment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier accounts and maintain accurate records
• Process supplier invoices and maintain the purchase ledger
• Prepare and process weekly BACS payment runs
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Deal with supplier invoice and payment queries
• Support month-end accounts payable journals and reconciliations
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Maintain petty cash and process staff claims
• Support audit requirements and wider Finance activities

Experience required for this role:

• Previous Accounts Payable or similar finance experience
• Experience processing supplier invoices and payments
• Experience with account reconciliations
• AAT Level 2 or equivalent
• Understanding of month-end processes
• Experience using accounting software
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work as part of a team

Why Join Our Client's Team?

Join an established organisation offering a supportive working environment, structured training and opportunities for development. You will receive a strong benefits package and work as part of a collaborative Finance team where accuracy, teamwork and attention to detail are valued