Accounts Payable Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,100 - 31,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employer pension contribution up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team in Cardiff City Centre. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £29,000, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Your responsibilities will include processing supplier invoices, managing queries, and supporting month-end processes. Candidates should have prior experience in Accounts Payable and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Good working knowledge of finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Matching purchase orders, invoices and receipts.
• Preparing supplier payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing supplier queries via phone and email.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Cardiff City Centre | £29,000 | Permanent | Full-Time | Site-Based

We're delighted to be exclusively partnering with a globally recognised organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their established finance team in Cardiff city centre.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful international business that offers excellent long‑term career prospects, a collaborative working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role

As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you'll play a key role in the day‑to‑day operation of the finance function, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices
• Matching purchase orders, invoices and receipts
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries via phone and email
• Supporting month‑end processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
• Providing support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team as required

About You

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• A proactive and positive approach to work

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £29,000
• Competitive employer pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Group income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Overseas business travel insurance
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mobile phone discount scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a respected global organisation with excellent career progression