Accounts Payable Assistant

Sure Start Staff Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Company pension (auto-enrolment)

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Company sick pay

Bonus scheme

Staff purchase benefits

Free on-site parking

Overtime available

Support for further professional study

Job summary

Sure Start Staff Limited in Oldham is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy Finance Department. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will manage the purchase ledgers, process invoices, and ensure supplier payments are made accurately and on time.

The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £27,000 per annum. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years' AP/ Purchase Ledger experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work to

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central would be highly desirable.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain the invoice approval system in line with authorised financial controls.
• Prepare and process supplier payments via BACS and cheque, ensuring payment terms are met.
• Set up new supplier accounts and handle supplier queries professionally.
• Review and reconcile supplier statements, investigating any discrepancies.
• Complete bank reconciliations and cashbook postings.
• Manage transactions relating to multi-currency bank accounts.
• Support the automation and continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes.
• Assist with month-end reporting activities.
• Undertake other reasonable ad-hoc duties within the Finance Department.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Center

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Oldham

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Sure Start Staff are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy Finance Department based in Oldham.

Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the Finance function, taking responsibility for the purchase ledger process and ensuring invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who is looking to develop their finance career within a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain the invoice approval system in line with authorised financial controls.
• Prepare and process supplier payments via BACS and cheque, ensuring payment terms are met.
• Set up new supplier accounts and handle supplier queries professionally.
• Review and reconcile supplier statements, investigating any discrepancies.
• Complete bank reconciliations and cashbook postings.
• Manage transactions relating to multi-currency bank accounts.
• Support the automation and continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes.
• Assist with month-end reporting activities.
• Undertake other reasonable ad-hoc duties within the Finance Department.

Skills and Experience Required

• 1–2 years' previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central would be highly desirable.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

Salary: £27,000 per annum, paid monthly.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
• Office-based position.
• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate weekly hours.
• Option to take up to two Fridays off in lieu within each four-week period.

Additional Benefits

• 22 days annual leave.
• Company pension (auto-enrolment).
• Private medical cover.
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay.
• Bonus scheme.
• Staff purchase benefits.
• Free on-site parking.
• Overtime available as required.
• Support for further professional study.