Accounts Payable Assistant

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career development

Multinational exposure

Collaborative team

Wellbeing programmes

Leading veterinary group

Job summary

MARS Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of veterinary care providers operating across the UK and Europe, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-safe veterinary services.

Join the Accounts Payable team in Solihull on Hybrid, 12-month FTC, handling invoices, supplier accounts, and timely payments across 150+ locations, with opportunities for career progression and exposure to multinational finance operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or similar finance role, end-to-end process.
• Strong attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Experience carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage supplier accounts for 150+ locations.
• Support payments to suppliers accurately and on time.
• Maintain strong compliance standards and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Supplier reconciliations

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Job title – Accounts Payable Assistant Location – Solihull, UK - Hybrid Hours - Full-time – 12 Months FTC

Why join us?

Play a key role in supporting over 150 veterinary sites across the UK and Ireland, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time. Join a fast-paced finance team where no two days are the same, managing supplier relationships and solving queries that make a real business impact. Develop your expertise in Accounts Payable, supplier reconciliations, compliance processes, and stakeholder management. Work in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Benefit from excellent career progression opportunities within one of the UK's leading veterinary groups.

The team

The Accounts Payable team operates in a busy, high-volume environment and is responsible for processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and supporting more than 150 business locations. The team works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure payments are made accurately and on time, whilst maintaining strong compliance standards. This is a highly collaborative team where organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or similar finance role, where you have been responsible for the end-to-end process.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Experience carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies would be advantageous.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
• Exposure to multinational finance operations and best-practice processes
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Employee wellbeing and support programmes
• Opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading veterinary groups

About us

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading Veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 450 animal hospitals and clinics across 18 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern Veterinary care ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose — to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS — starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through comprehensive wellbeing programmes, clear development and career paths and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in Veterinary care.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, please speak to us. Mars is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.