Accounts Payable Assistant

Blusource Finance Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK manufacturing group is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to help transform its finance processes while working in a hybrid model. This role offers a balance of office and remote work, along with early finishes on Fridays. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-volume purchase ledger environments and some ERP knowledge, though being proactive and eager for progression are key. Join the team to help modernise the finance department and make an impact on its future.

Benefits

Early finish Fridays

Hybrid & flexible working

Opportunities for development and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working in a larger company's accounts payable team.
• Ability to manage high-volume Accounts Payable.
• Background in finance roles with purchase ledger experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume Accounts Payable.
• Support SOX and audit requirements.
• Identify process improvements and challenge outdated workflows.

Skills

Experience in high-volume purchase ledger environment

Proactive and ready to drive change

ERP experience (Dynamics preferred)

Education

AAT Level 2/3 welcome but not required

Tools

Dynamics ERP

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant
Northampton Hybrid (3 office / 2 WFH)
Up to £29,000 Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step in your career?
We’re recruiting for a UK & European manufacturing group undergoing an exciting modernisation. We’re looking for an ambitious, energetic Accounts Payable Specialist to help us transform their finance processes.
This modern employer is focused on work life balance, offering truly flexible and hybrid working with three days in the office and two from home plus only half a day on a Friday. Not only this but they value progression and opportunity and as such we are keen to find someone looking to make the next steps in their career.
This is a great opportunity to make sure that you join a company where your growth and progression are valued and truly focused on. So, if you have been a: Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or in a finance role with purchase ledger experience before then this could be the role for you.

Why Join Them

• Early finish Fridays
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Growing company with a move to a new facility next year
• Real opportunities to develop and progress, perfect for someone who doesn’t want to stay in the same role for years
• Chance to help modernise a finance department

What You’ll Do

• Manage high-volume Accounts Payable
• Work with Dynamics ERP (or similar)
• Support SOX and audit requirementsIdentify process improvements and challenge outdated workflows
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager and UK finance team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in high-volume purchase ledger environment
• Background in a larger company’s accounts payable team
• ERP experience (Dynamics preferred)
• Someone proactive, progressive, and ready to drive change and progress their career
• AAT Level 2/3 welcome but not required

If you want a role where your ideas matter and you can shape your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!