Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension with employer contributions 7.

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Company car lease and cycle-to-work

Training and professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Confidential in Bury is seeking a detail-focused Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable professional to manage supplier invoicing, reconciliations and data checks. You will work with large Excel spreadsheets and liaise with suppliers to resolve discrepancies.

The role offers hybrid working, a starting salary of 31,000, 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) rising with service, private healthcare and a matched pension. You'll have the chance to develop within a supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Reconciliations, Billing or a similar accounts or finance role
• Strong Excel skills and confidence handling large data sets in spreadsheets
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot errors, inconsistencies and missing information
• Methodical approach to investigating and resolving discrepancies

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of supplier accounts, handling invoice processing, reconciliations and queries
• Work with large Excel spreadsheets to verify supplier charges and ensure accuracy
• Investigate missing information and discrepancies to bring about resolution
• Upload data to the company system and ensure information matches
• Match supplier invoices and supporting evidence against records before processing payments
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements and resolve any differences
• Liaise with suppliers and internal budget-holders to resolve queries and obtain authorisation
• Ensure timely payment of suppliers and support month-end deadlines

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Organisation

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Navision

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Access

Visual Basic

Job description

Would you enjoy a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role where attention to detail and working with data are just as important as processing invoices? If so, this could be a great opportunity to join a friendly, established business in Bury.

There's a starting salary of 31,000, hybrid working and an excellent benefits package, including private healthcare, an enhanced pension and 25 days' holiday rising to 30.

What will you be doing?

• Managing your own portfolio of supplier accounts, dealing with invoice processing, reconciliations and queries
• Working with large Excel spreadsheets to check supplier charges and ensure the information is accurate before processing
• Investigating missing information, inconsistencies and discrepancies, following these through to resolution
• Uploading data onto the company's system and checking everything matches
• Matching supplier invoices and supporting evidence against system records before processing and arranging payment
• Reconciling monthly supplier statements and resolving any differences
• Liaising with suppliers and internal budget-holders to resolve queries, obtain invoice authorisation and chase missing information
• Ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms and supporting the team with month-end deadlines

What's in it for you?

• A salary of 31,000
• Hybrid working with 2 days at home
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private healthcare
• Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 7.5%
• Free onsite parking
• Company car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
• Support with relevant training and professional qualifications, including course funding, exam fees and paid time off for exams
• Good scope for development and progression

Why would you join this company?

They offer a friendly and supportive working environment where people are treated fairly and their contribution is valued.

You'll be joining an established finance team of three, with the opportunity to take ownership of your own supplier portfolio and develop your skills.

The company is also committed to supporting its employees' development, offering financial assistance towards relevant training and qualifications if needed.

What we're looking for

What's essential:

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Reconciliations, Billing or a similar accounts or finance role
• Good general Excel skills and confidence working with large amounts of data to work with in existing spreadsheets
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies and missing information
• A methodical approach to investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to deal with supplier and internal queries

What's helpful but not essential:

• Knowledge of Navision or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• Experience using Access or Visual Basic
• An accounts based qualification such as AAT Level 3

The Essentials

• Salary: 31,000
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm (1-hour lunch)
• Location: Bury
• Job Type: Permanent
• Interested?