Accounts Payable Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing start-up in Milton Keynes as an Accounts Assistant. This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career while performing vital financial functions, including managing the purchase ledger and assisting with payroll. Ideal candidates will possess AAT Level 2 or equivalent and have a background in accounts.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts assistant roles is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices.
• Processing monthly payroll for approximately 30 employees.
• Responding promptly to finance inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Financial Analysis

Education

AAT Level 2

Tools

Xero

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are exclusively engaged in supporting a rapidly growing start-up based in Milton Keynes, looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business during a period of consistent growth.

Given the vibrant culture and ongoing expansion within a strong sector, this is an excellent place to develop your career.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices.
• Verifying invoice data against Excel records and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensuring timely payment processing.
• Responding promptly to finance inquiries.
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Reconciling purchase ledger accounts and addressing overpayments.
• Obtaining necessary invoice authorizations.
• Processing invoices using Xero accounting software.
• Ensuring payments are made on schedule.
• Reconciling accounts regularly.
• Processing monthly payroll for approximately 30 employees.
• Handling payroll queries and reconciling with HMRC gateway.
• Posting daily payments in Xero.
• Assisting with audit queries related to transactional processing.

Candidate requirements:

• Possession of AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts assistant roles.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with non-accountants.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is preferred but not essential.

This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days per week in the office.

For more information, please apply or contact me at [emailprotected] for a confidential discussion.