Accounts Payable Assistant

Matchtech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a finance team in Gloucester. The role includes processing invoices, building supplier relationships, and supporting month-end duties. Candidate must have experience in accounts payable and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, annual bonus, and generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Wide range of 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.
• Building excellent relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconciling supplier statements to the AP Ledger.
• Investigating discrepancies on supplier accounts.
• Conducting weekly payment runs in various currencies.
• Supporting team members with workload and month-end duties.

Skills

Experience in accounts payable roles

Proficiency with MS Office

Experience with ERP systems

Ability to influence and communicate

Understanding of purchase to pay process

Knowledge of general accounting procedures

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.