Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential company in South Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance function. The role offers hybrid working, with four days in the office and one day at home, and a temporary-to-permanent opportunity in Swadlincote.

You will process high volumes of supplier invoices, match invoices to purchase orders, reconcile supplier statements, resolve payment queries, and support month-end processes within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a dedicated purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Able to process invoices and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Comfortable handling high volumes and prioritising tasks.
• Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts and reconcile statements.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support supplier payment runs and ensure timely payments.
• Code and allocate invoices accurately and consistently.
• Support month-end processes within the purchase ledger.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to run the function smoothly.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Assistant

Swadlincote £30,000 - £32,000 Temporary to Permanent Hybrid Working

Eaton Syalon are delighted to be supporting an established and highly successful business in South Derbyshire with the recruitment of an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, well-established finance function, initially on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working within purchase ledger, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and is confident managing a busy workload. You'll be joining a supportive team within a business that can offer long-term stability and the opportunity to become a valued member of its finance function.

The Role

Working as part of the wider accounts payable team, you'll be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices and queries are managed accurately and efficiently.

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and reconciling supplier statements.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries, liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Supporting supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are processed in line with agreed terms.
• Ensuring accurate coding and allocation of invoices.
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and supporting month-end processes.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the function.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience within a dedicated Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role and are comfortable working within a busy transactional finance environment.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Proven experience in purchase ledger / accounts payable.
• Confidence processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, organised approach and strong communication skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with the confidence to work independently.

For this role, we're particularly interested in your practical purchase ledger experience and ability to make a positive contribution from the outset.

What's on Offer?

• Salary equivalent of £30,000 - £32,000
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Hybrid working - 4 days office-based and 1 day working from home per week
• Established and successful business
• Supportive, experienced finance team
• Opportunity for long-term stability and development

This opportunity would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Assistant or Purchase Ledger Administrator who is available at short notice and looking for their next opportunity, with the potential to secure a permanent position.