Accounts Payable Assistant

Page Personnel; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role in Dunstable

In-office, 5 days a week

Job summary

Page Personnel in Dunstable is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team. You will process supplier invoices, manage the AP inbox and reconcile statements, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

The role requires 5 days in the office in Dunstable, with responsibility for month-end tasks and general finance support. Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Detail-oriented with accurate invoice processing.
• Able to handle high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Proficient IT skills including finance systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox, responding to supplier queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payment runs in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and keep accounts payable documentation up to date.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals, reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including filing, document management and data entry.
• Provide ad hoc administrative and finance support to the wider team as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Attention to detail

High volume invoicing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

The organisation is in Dunstable, 5 days in office.

Job Description

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox, responding to supplier queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payment runs in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and keep accounts payable documentation up to date.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals, reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including filing, document management and data entry.
• Provide ad hoc administrative and finance support to the wider team as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Accounts Payable Assistant' should have:

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger function.
• Strong attention to detail when processing invoices and checking financial information.
• Confidence handling high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Competent IT skills, including experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative duties.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Accounts Payable position based in Dunstable.
• Salary of up to £29,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Able to commit to 5 days a week in office.

Accounts Payable Assistant Dunstable, England