Accounts Payable Assistant

OCS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the Finance department. The role focuses on processing high-volume supplier and subcontractor invoices, obtaining timely authorisation, reconciling statements and managing key suppliers for the group.

The ideal candidate will have the right to work in the UK, strong organisation and communication skills, and basic Excel.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is desirable but not essential.
• Prior Accounts Payable experience desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume supplier and subcontractor invoices for payment.
• Gaining authorisation of invoices promptly.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Managing key suppliers in the best interest of the group.
• Providing an excellent level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders/suppliers.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Excellent communication

Basic Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Accounts Payable experience desirable

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

About The Role

This role sits within our Finance department which provides support services to the wider OCS Group and our front-line colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Process high-volume supplier and subcontractor invoices for payment
• Gaining authorisation of invoices promptly
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Managing key suppliers in the best interest of the group
• Providing an excellent level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders/suppliers

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is desirable but not essential
• Prior Accounts Payable experience desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic Excel skills

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.