Accounts Payable Assistant

GKN; Filton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Filton is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6-month contract. You will process a high volume of invoices, resolve queries and exceptions, and ensure payments are cleared within agreed terms. This on-site role offers exposure to a major aerospace finance function.

Ideal candidates will have AP experience, strong numeracy, and the ability to manage invoice backlogs. SAP or Tradeshift familiarity is a plus, with robust communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable function is essential.
• Strong numeracy and grounding in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience handling high volumes of invoices or invoice backlogs.

Responsibilities

• Processing and resolving a high volume of invoices within Accounts Payable.
• Resolving invoice exceptions in Tradeshift Pay and liaising with internal teams.
• Using the invoice Action Centre to resolve scanning and data issues.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders by phone and email.
• Confirming vendor bank details to ensure accurate payments.
• Supporting the clearance of invoice backlogs and timely payments.
• Carrying out general finance duties as required.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Accounting background

Tools

SAP

Tradeshift

Job description

Location: Filton

Contract: 6 Months

Rate: £18.61 per hour

PAYE

Working Pattern: Fully On-Site

About the Role

Morson are recruiting on behalf of GKN Aerospace for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Finance team in Filton on a 6-month contract. The role will support the Accounts Payable function, processing a high volume of invoices and resolving queries and exceptions to ensure invoices are cleared for payment within agreed terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and resolving a high volume of invoices within the Accounts Payable function.


• Resolving invoice exceptions in Tradeshift Pay, working with internal teams to investigate discrepancies.


• Using the invoice Action Centre to resolve scanning and data issues.


• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations.


• Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders by telephone and email to resolve invoice queries.


• Confirming vendor bank details over the phone to ensure accurate payment information.


• Supporting the clearance of invoice backlogs and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.


• Completing general and ad-hoc Finance duties as required.

This is a great opportunity to join GKN Aerospace on a 6-month contract and gain experience within a leading aerospace organisation.

About You

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable function is essential.


• Strong numeracy skills with a good grounding in accounting or bookkeeping.


• Experience managing a high volume of invoices or an invoice backlog.


• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across different functions and at all levels.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Experience using SAP or Tradeshift would be beneficial but is not essential.


• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

If you have the relevant Accounts Payable experience and are interested in the position