Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Guildford is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing team. You will own key AP processes across multiple entities and client portfolios, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.

This hybrid role requires strong Excel skills, experience with accounting software, and the ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining attention to detail. Contract: 3 months with potential to go permanent; salary £15-17 per hour PAYE.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills, with accounting software experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workloads.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly payment runs across multiple currencies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and update the Accounts Payable ledger, including issuing remittances.
• Support month-end processes, audits, and ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join an established and growing business in Guildford. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key Accounts Payable processes across multiple group entities and a varied portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly payment runs across multiple currencies
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Maintain and update the Accounts Payable ledger, including issuing remittances
• Support month-end processes, audits, and ad hoc finance projects

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills, with experience using accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workloads
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure

Key Details

• Location: Guildford
• Hybrid: 3 days after probation
• Salary: £15-17 p/h PAYE
• Contract: 3 months with potential of turning permanent

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.