Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Confidential in Clitheroe is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a fast-growing finance team. In this role you will ensure supplier invoices and expenses are processed accurately, aligned with policy, and reconciled with supplier statements.

The role offers an office-based environment with flexible hours, 25 days holiday, a company pension, and free onsite parking. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support month-end activities.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in accounts payable.
• Proficient with Excel and financial systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices.
• Post supplier payments and cash ledgers.
• Process credit card transactions and expenses.
• Set up new suppliers in the system.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Route invoices for approval and process payments.
• Manage the accounts payable mailbox and supplier queries.
• Support month-end close activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant £30,000 - £32,000 Clitheroe (Office Based) Fast-growing business Great team and working culture

Axon Moore are partnering a fast-growing organisation based in Clitheroe as they recruit for an additional Accounts Payable Assistant to join their growing finance function.

In this role, you will ensure that supplier invoices, employee expenses, and other outgoing payments are processed accurately and in line with company policies and procedures. You will work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and the finance department to reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, and support month-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Processing of purchase ledger invoices
• Purchase ledger cash postings
• Processing credit card transactions/expenses
• Setting up new suppliers
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Sending invoices internally for approval and approving on the system ready for payment
• Managing the accounts payable mailbox, supplier calls and other supplier queries
• Any other finance related transactional postings

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2 years' experience within an accounts payable role
• An ability to meet deadlines and efficiently prioritise workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Positive and can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
• An ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great written and verbal communication

Benefits and Package:

• Starting salary up to £32,000
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking onsite
• Plus many more exciting benefits