Accounts Payable Assistant

ORKA FINANCIAL; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm based in Buckinghamshire is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable Assistant to manage purchase invoices, resolve supplier queries, and support financial processes. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to policies and regulations. This role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to policies.
• Experience with finance systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase invoices from capture to payment.
• Resolve supplier queries via effective communication.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain records.
• Support finance team activities including audits.
• Process employee expenses and credit card transactions.
• Generate status reports for senior management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

High attention to detail

Experience with finance systems

Ability to manage tasks under pressure

Solid numerical skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Location: Buckinghamshire
Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 Per Annum (Plus benefits)

Orka Financial are working with a growing global group based in High Wycombe who are looking for an entry level Accounts Payable Assistant to support the team. The role will consist of processing invoices, maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of purchase invoices including capture, approval, and payment.
• Resolve supplier queries and disputes through effective communication and collaboration.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain well-organized financial records.
• Provide ad-hoc support to finance team activities, including audit preparation, resolving debit balances, and other tasks as needed.
• Manage all aspects of employee expense and company credit card processes.
• Process and review submitted expenses to ensure alignment with internal policies and relevant tax guidelines.
• Generate weekly and monthly status reports for senior management; follow up with stakeholders on overdue submissions.
• Administer company credit card accounts, including onboarding and offboarding cardholders.
• Provide user support for the expenses management application.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to following policies and regulations.
• Experience with finance systems.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Solid numerical and analytical skills.
• A team player who acts with integrity and professionalism.