Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days in office

Job summary

Confidential in Milton Keynes is seeking an AP Assistant to manage day-to-day processing of supplier invoices and payments, supporting the accounts payable function within the finance team. You will handle the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process, including invoice coding, PO matching and approval workflows, and support weekly and monthly payment runs.

You will also reconcile supplier statements, respond to queries, maintain vendor records and assist with month-end activities, aiming for accuracy

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or transactional finance environment.
• Good understanding of AP processes including invoice processing, reconciliations and supplier payments.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process high volumes accurately.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and finance/ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving queries and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently within agreed service levels.
• Manage end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) including invoice coding, PO matching and approval workflows.
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding queries promptly.
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries, maintaining excellent customer service standards.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure financial data is complete and up to date.
• Assist with month-end activities, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvements and support continuous development of AP procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and audit requirements.
• Provide support to the wider finance team and assist with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Invoices processing

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

As an AP Assistant in Milton Keynes, you'll handle the day-to-day processing of invoices and payments, ensuring the smooth operation of the accounts payable function. This role is key to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team within the business services industry.

Client Details

This company operates within the business services industry and is based in Milton Keynes.

Description

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently within agreed service levels.
• Manage the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2 P) process, including invoice coding, PO matching and approval workflows.
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding queries promptly.
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries, maintaining excellent customer service standards.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure financial data is complete, accurate and up to date.
• Assist with month-end activities, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvements and support the continuous development of Accounts Payable procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and audit requirements.
• Provide support to the wider finance team and assist with ad hoc projects as required.

Profile

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or a transactional finance environment.
• Good understanding of Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, reconciliations and supplier payments.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process high volumes of transactions accurately.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience using finance or ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving queries and improving processes.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative finance team.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate records and operating within established financial controls.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support the wider finance function.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £28,000 to £33,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in Milton Keynes.
• 4 days in office.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.

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