Accounts Payable Assistant

Anytime; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team in processing vendor invoices and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role offers a blend of on-site and flexible working arrangements, encouraging candidates who need work-life balance to apply. Responsibilities include managing vendor payments, reconciling statements, and performing various finance duties.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable with financial processes and vendor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume of vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile vendor statements.
• Assist with month-end closing and identify operational efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for supporting the finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal departments and external vendors.

You will be able to manage multiple deadlines and be comfortable balancing the daily requirements within an Accounts Payable function.

Responsibilities:

1. Process a high volume of stock and non-stock vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, approval in accordance with policy, and correct general ledger posting.
2. Prepare payment runs in accordance with payment terms and internal deadlines.
3. Process banking payments within the banking system.
4. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
5. Respond to vendor queries promptly.
6. Assist with month-end closing and reporting tasks.
7. Identify operational efficiencies by challenging current processes.
8. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
9. Perform other finance duties as required.

A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This role offers flexibility to work from home, typically two days per week.

Flexibility:

We support work-life balance and encourage applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements. If you require flexibility, please indicate this in the salary section of your application, after specifying your salary expectations, so we can discuss it early in the process.

Note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement or withdraw the role at any time if sufficient applications are received or recruitment needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

Our application process is quick and easy—no need to repeat your entire CV!