Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant in Manchester to join our finance team. You will process supplier invoices, reconcile accounts and ensure timely, accurate payments, with a focus on import-related invoices and international supplier relations.

The role requires experience with import documentation, overseas suppliers and international payments, along with strong numerical and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Import experience with shipping and customs documentation.
• Understanding of import VAT, customs duties and freight costs.
• Experience dealing with overseas suppliers and foreign currency invoices.
• Good numerical, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing and verifying supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and authorisation.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and shipping documentation.
• Managing accounts payable transactions for UK and overseas suppliers.
• Handling import-related invoices, including freight, shipping, customs duties and import VAT.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Processing supplier payments in line with agreed terms.
• Liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal departments to resolve queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing documentation.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Assistant with experience in import processes to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.

Experience working with import documentation, overseas suppliers and international payments is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and verifying supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct authorisation.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and shipping documentation.
• Managing accounts payable transactions for both UK and overseas suppliers.
• Handling import-related invoices, including freight, shipping, customs duties and import VAT.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Processing supplier payments in line with agreed payment terms.
• Liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal departments to resolve invoice queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all documentation is filed correctly.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Import experience is essential, including familiarity with shipping and customs documentation.
• Understanding of import VAT, customs duties and freight costs.
• Experience dealing with overseas suppliers and foreign currency invoices.
• Good numerical, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Salary of up to 32,000 DOE
• Opportunity to develop your finance and accounting skills.
• Supportive working environment.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

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.