Accounts Payable Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage day-to-day AP tasks. This fully office-based role offers flexible hours and requires strong Excel skills, experience in a multicurrency environment, and excellent communication abilities. Join a team focused on efficient financial operations and contribute to creating effective supplier relationships.

Benefits

On-site parking

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable in a global, multicurrency environment.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Methodical and diligent approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations across ledgers.
• Managing supplier accounts and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Supporting month end and year end processes.

Skills

Experience in Accounts Payable

Strong Excel skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team. This role has become available due to a departure within the team and within this role, you will report to the AP/AR Manager.

This role will be a fully office based position, with flexible start and finish times, where you will take ownership of day-to-day Accounts Payable tasks.

As the incoming Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be tasked with the following duties:

• Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations across ledgers and banking systems
• Managing supplier accounts and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Supporting month end and year end processes, including reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable tasks such as posting receipts, chasing debts, and preparing reports
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects

As the successful candidate you will have previous experience within Accounts Payable, ideally gained in a global, multicurrency environment. You will also have good knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Other attributes you will display include:

• Good working knowledge of accounts systems, with ERP systems being considered advantageous
• Strong Excel skills (including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables)
• Excellent organisational skills with a methodical, diligent approach
• Strong communication skills, able to build effective supplier relationships
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

This is a varied and hands-on role, well suited to someone looking to broaden their finance experience while playing a key part in the day-to-day running of the finance function. This role is based just north of Cambridge with plenty of on site parking.