Accounts Payable Assistant

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Lancing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in the Lancing area is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team. You will handle high volumes of supplier invoices, ensure timely processing and authorisation, and support day-to-day transactional finance duties.

The role requires prior purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, the ability to start immediately or in September, and reliable commuting to Lancing on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger is essential.
• Available immediately or able to start in September.
• Able to commute to the Lancing area on a full-time basis.
• Experience using bespoke finance systems would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Requesting and obtaining authorisation for invoices prior to payment.
• Responding to and resolving supplier and internal queries in a timely manner.
• Preparing and processing regular payment runs.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and ensuring invoices are processed within agreed timescales.
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts payable duties.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Invoice processing

Vendor queries

Tools

Bespoke finance systems

Job description

Morgan McKinley are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well established client based in the Lancing area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who is looking to join a busy finance team and take ownership of a range of day to day transactional finance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Requesting and obtaining the necessary authorisation for invoices prior to payment
• Responding to and resolving supplier and internal queries in a timely manner
• Preparing and processing regular payment runs
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and ensuring invoices are processed within agreed timescales
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts payable duties where required

About You

• Previous experience within a purchase ledger or accounts payable position is essential
• Available immediately or able to start in September
• Able to commute to the Lancing area on a full time basis
• Previous experience using bespoke finance systems would be highly beneficial

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant looking for your next opportunity and this sounds like a role that could suit you.