Accounts Payable Assistant

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established organisation in Bridge of Don to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant on a permanent basis. The role sits within a busy finance team and involves duties beyond traditional purchase ledger, offering exposure to multiple transactional activities.

You will join a collaborative environment, handling supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payroll-related tasks, with clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and matching documentation accurately.
• Chasing and obtaining invoice approvals across the business.
• Supporting operational teams with the creation and processing of purchase orders.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing supplier queries via telephone and email.
• Processing employee expense claims in line with company policies.
• Maintaining supplier records and supporting new supplier onboarding processes.
• Assisting with timesheet processing and liaising with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Posting cash receipts and supplier payments.
• Supporting bank reconciliation processes.
• Assisting with the preparation and posting of sales invoices.
• Providing support with credit control activities, including customer statements, payment reminders and debtor follow-up.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bridge of Don, Aberdeen | Full Time | Permanent

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing organisation in Bridge of Don to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive finance team in a varied role that goes beyond traditional purchase ledger duties. Working closely with the Financial Controller and Treasury Accountant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function while supporting a range of transactional accounting activities.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their workload, and is comfortable building relationships across the wider business.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to become part of a collaborative finance team where your contribution will be highly valued. Whilst the primary focus is on Accounts Payable, the position provides broader exposure across finance including sales invoicing, bank reconciliations, credit control support, payroll administration and treasury activities.

This would suit someone looking to develop their finance career within a stable business that offers long-term progression and variety in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and matching documentation accurately
• Chasing and obtaining invoice approvals across the business
• Supporting operational teams with the creation and processing of purchase orders
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries via telephone and email
• Processing employee expense claims in line with company policies
• Maintaining supplier records and supporting new supplier onboarding processes
• Assisting with timesheet processing and liaising with the outsourced payroll provider
• Posting cash receipts and supplier payments
• Supporting bank reconciliation processes
• Assisting with the preparation and posting of sales invoices
• Providing support with credit control activities, including customer statements, payment reminders and debtor follow-up
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required

Background & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes
• Previous experience working within a busy finance environment
• Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident user of finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Exposure to sales invoicing, credit control or wider transactional finance activities would be highly advantageous

What's On Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position
• Office-based role in Bridge of Don
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Varied role with exposure across multiple finance functions
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation with long-term career prospects
• 4 days per week may be considered for the right candidate