Accounts Payable Assistant

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

28 days' holiday + bank holidays - pro

Free onsite meals

Onsite gym

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract on a part-time basis, 20 hours per week, based in Plymouth. The role focuses on owning supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and resolving supplier queries with hands-on SAP experience.

You will process invoices with 3-way matching, code non-PO invoices for approval, and support supplier reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable environment.
• PO-based invoice processing and matching.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to handle supplier queries by phone and email.
• Experience with SAP in AP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes with 3-way matching.
• Resolve price, quantity and PO mismatches with buyers.
• Code non-PO invoices and route for approvals.
• Be first point of contact for supplier and internal AP queries.
• Follow up on blocked, parked, and unapproved invoices to resolution.
• Support supplier statement reconciliations and follow-ups.
• Log and track queries to ensure prompt resolution.

Skills

Accounts Payable

PO Matching

Supplier queries

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Manufacturing experience

VAT knowledge

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Department:Finance

Employment Type:Fixed Term - Part Time

Location:Plymouth

Description

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract, working 20 hours per week. There's flexibility around how those hours are worked, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time role with some flexibility.

You'll take ownership of supplier invoices, ensuring they're processed accurately and on time, while working closely with suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries quickly. With hands-on Accounts Payable and SAP experience, you'll be able to make an immediate impact and play an important role in keeping our payables ledger accurate, organised and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently, including 3-way matching against purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Investigate and resolve price, quantity and PO mismatches with buyers and budget holders.
• Correctly code non-PO invoices and route them for approval.
• Act as the first point of contact for supplier and internal Accounts Payable queries by phone and email.
• Follow up on blocked, parked and unapproved invoices through to resolution.
• Support supplier statement reconciliations and follow up on missing invoices and credits.
• Log and track queries, ensuring they are resolved promptly.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience using SAP in an Accounts Payable environment.
• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role, with the ability to apply your skills from day one.
• Practical experience of PO-based invoice processing and matching.
• Confident handling supplier queries by phone and email.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Able to manage your own workload and meet processing deadlines.
• Adaptable and quick to learn new systems.

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Working knowledge of UK VAT on purchase invoices.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays - pro rata
• Free onsite meals
• Onsite gym