Accounts Payable Assistant

Trostan Dene; Horwich; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days from home)

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Trostan Dene is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team in Horwich, focusing on purchase ledger tasks and supplier payments. You will process a high volume of invoices, match to PO and delivery notes, and keep supplier records accurate.

You will work in a hybrid role with 2 days from home after settling in, contributing to month-end processes and ensuring timely payment runs while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing high volumes of invoices.
• Confidence working with large data sets.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 1,000 supplier invoices per month, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation, resolving discrepancies where required.
• Code and input invoices accurately onto the finance system.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed deadlines.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding or disputed invoices.
• Respond to supplier queries and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Ensure invoices are correctly authorised and processed in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable reconciliations and accruals.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure the accounts payable ledger is kept up to date.
• Support the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties.

Skills

Data analysis

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Analytical skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant/Purchase Ledger | Horwich | £29-31k | Permanent

The Role

Trostan Dene is supporting a growing service provider in Horwich in finding an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team in delivering accurate reporting and valuable commercial insights across their network of locations.

This is an exciting role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Process approximately 1,000 supplier invoices per month, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice receipt through to payment
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation, resolving discrepancies where required
• Code and input invoices accurately onto the finance system
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed deadlines
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding or disputed invoices
• Respond to supplier queries and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Ensure invoices are correctly authorised and processed in accordance with company procedures
• Assist with month-end accounts payable reconciliations and accruals
• Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure the accounts payable ledger is kept up to date
• Support the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties

What We’re Looking For

• Confidence working with large data sets.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in processing high volumes of invoices
• Hybrid working (2 days from home) after settling in period
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Career progression opportunities