Accounts Payable / Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in e-commerce and retail is on the lookout for an experienced Accounts Payable / Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team in Barnstaple. This full-time, permanent role offers a chance to lead the accounts payable function and engage with suppliers while working in a modern office environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in purchase ledger and accounts payable, with the opportunity for training on bespoke accounting software. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and managing supplier accounts.
• Ability to prepare VAT reports and perform statement reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounts payable function and manage payment terms.
• Support suppliers with queries and handle stock adjustments.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Purchase Ledger Experience

VAT Reporting

Supplier Management

Statement Reconciliations

Education

AAT Qualification (Part/Fully)

12 Months Experience in Finance

Tools

Bespoke Accounting Platform

Job description

Accounts Payable / Accounts Assistant, Barnstaple

Client: Trial Balance Consulting

Location: Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d1cc9f73b01a

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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Role: Accounts Payable / Accounts Assistant - Barnstaple - £24-26,000

Trial Balance Consulting has been engaged by a long-standing client, a well-established e-commerce and retail business. They are seeking an experienced accounts payable/Accounts Assistant to take a lead role in managing the accounts payable function. This is a full-time, permanent position based at the company's modern offices in Barnstaple.

The role works within a friendly and experienced finance team and reports to the Finance Director. It involves a broad range of accounts payable duties, including:

• Leading the accounts payable function
• Creating new supplier accounts and managing payment terms
• Supporting suppliers with queries
• Raising and allocating PO numbers
• Stock adjustments
• Statement reconciliations
• Matching unbalanced invoices
• Preparing VAT reports
• Ad-hoc accounting duties, including covering colleagues' annual leave

Ideal candidates are experienced, organized, and accurate Purchase Ledger clerks with at least 12 months of recent experience in a fast-paced environment. The ability to work well as part of a team is essential. The company primarily uses a bespoke accounting platform; full training will be provided. Candidates who are either qualified by experience or part/fully AAT qualified are encouraged to apply.

For further details and to apply, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB9105 ASAP. The client aims to appoint promptly, and suitable candidates may be interviewed shortly after submission.