Accounts Payable Assistant

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant in Gloucester. In this role, you will provide vital support in processing invoices and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate will have accounts payable experience, proficiency in MS Office, and knowledge of ERP systems. This position offers competitive benefits, including holiday entitlement, a generous pension scheme, and an annual bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable roles or similar accounting positions.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP systems for invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices onto the ERP system with accuracy.
• Building relationships with suppliers and resolving queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements to the AP Ledger.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of ERP systems

Effective communication skills

Understanding of purchase to pay process

General accounting knowledge

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Our client seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team in Gloucester. This role is pivotal in providing financial operations support, process management, and administrative duties to sustain business-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices onto the ERP system, ensuring accuracy in matching and posting, and obtaining necessary authorisations for non-PO invoices
• Building excellent relationships with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries promptly
• Reconciling supplier statements to the AP Ledger and GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced)
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies on supplier accounts, requesting copy invoices and credit notes as necessary
• Conducting weekly payment runs in various currencies accurately and timely
• Supporting other team members and the Team Leader with workload, month-end duties, reporting requirements, and cross-ledger tasks

Job Requirements:

• Experience in accounts payable roles or similar accounting positions
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP systems for invoice processing
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Comprehensive understanding of the 'purchase to pay' process
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, rising to 10% if contributing 5% or more)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Wide range of flexible benefits

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dedicated finance team in Gloucester.