Accounts Payable Assistant

Wade Macdonald; Marlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in Marlow on a fixed-term contract. The role involves processing supplier invoices, checking against purchase orders in Basware, and maintaining supplier records and expense accounts.

The successful candidate will have AP experience, strong Excel skills, and a confident numeric approach. They should be organised, accurate, and able to communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Payable role is required.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical accuracy are essential.
• Organised and precise with good communication with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming supplier invoices and ensure timely recording.
• Review supplier account balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Create and maintain supplier records and expense accounts in the finance system.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Excel

Numbers

Organised

Accurate

Supplier communication

Tools

Basware

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant - Marlow - Salary £30,000 - £34,000 - FTC

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation. They offer a professional and collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to the wider success of the business. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement and personal development, they provide a supportive setting for individuals looking to build their finance careers.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a fixed-term contract.

Duties will include:

• Managing incoming supplier invoices, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and within agreed timescales.
• Reviewing supplier account balances, investigating discrepancies and addressing outstanding queries.
• Creating and maintaining supplier records and expense accounts within the finance system.
• Checking invoices against purchase orders using Basware.
• Raising purchase requests and generating purchase orders when required.
• Monitoring shared finance inboxes and dealing with internal and external enquiries.
• Maintaining customs documentation and submitting the relevant online declarations.
• Providing additional administrative and transactional support to the wider finance function.

About the Successful Applicant

You will need experience in an Accounts Payable role, alongside good Excel skills and a confident approach to working with numbers. You will be organised, accurate and comfortable communicating with suppliers and colleagues.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a welcoming and collaborative finance team within an established organisation, gaining valuable exposure to a variety of financial processes. This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to strengthen your Accounts Payable expertise, broaden your experience and develop your skills in a supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement.