Accounts Payable Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available upon request

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy and well-regarded Finance Team. You will process high volumes of supplier invoices, match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, and help maintain accurate purchase ledgers.

You will liaise with internal departments and suppliers, assist with month-end procedures, and support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Managing supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries.
• Preparing and processing payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Assisting with month-end procedures.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Client in their expanding and well-regarded Finance Team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Managing supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits available upon request!

Reference No.

APACL

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles.

We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.