Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; Corsham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Corsham is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for part-time work. The role offers 25 hours per week, with options to fit around school hours or three full days, and is based in Corsham.

You will handle supplier invoices, expenses, and purchase ledger tasks while maintaining accurate records and providing support to the wider finance team as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and purchase ledger is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Confident communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable inbox and respond to queries.
• Upload, register and code supplier invoices in the finance system.
• Process invoices and match to purchase orders.
• Process employee expenses and maintain records.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs for management approval.
• Process one-off supplier payments as required.
• Raise purchase orders for intercompany recharges.
• Reconcile supplier statements and intercompany accounts.
• Carry out bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and internal colleagues to resolve queries.
• Provide general finance and admin support as required.
• Assist other areas during quieter periods.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Xero accounting software

ApprovalMax

Airwallex

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Corsham
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 25 hours per week - Monday - Friday (flexible on start and finish times) OR 3 full days per week

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing and innovative business based in Corsham

The position is offered on a part-time basis, with flexibility around how the hours are worked. Whether you are looking for school-friendly hours across five days or prefer to work hours over 3 days.

As part of a smaller, growing business, a flexible and hands-on approach is important, with the opportunity to assist with wider office duties when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the accounts payable inbox and responding to relevant queries.
• Uploading, registering and coding supplier invoices onto the finance system.
• Processing invoices and matching them against purchase orders.
• Processing employee expenses and ensuring records are maintained accurately.
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs for management approval.
• Processing one-off supplier payments as required.
• Raising purchase orders relating to intercompany recharges.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors, consultants and internal colleagues to resolve queries.
• Providing general finance and administrative support as required.
• Providing support to other areas of the business during quieter periods e.g. assisting on reception if required
• Adopting a flexible, hands-on approach to supporting the wider team.

We are looking for someone with previous accounts payable and purchase ledger experience who takes pride in producing accurate work and keeping financial records organised.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger - essential
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Confident communication skills, particularly when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently

Desirable:

• Experience using Xero accounting software.
• Familiarity with ApprovalMax.
• Knowledge of Airwallex payment systems.