Accounts Payable Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish Fridays

International exposure

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Purchase to Pay (P2P) / Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing international business. You will manage end-to-end P2P processes, maintain supplier relationships, and support month-end reconciliations.

Open to junior and experienced candidates, you will gain exposure to transactional finance in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary (£25,000–£27,000) and Early Finish Fridays, with international exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end P2P and accounts payable processes.
• Proficient in SAGE 200 or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Ledgers across multiple entities and month-end reconciliations.
• Oversee AP inbox and respond to supplier queries promptly.
• Post, allocate and reconcile payments in SAGE 200; monitor bank balances.
• Process supplier and customer invoices and audit for accuracy.
• Match PO invoices to POs and GRNs; resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile purchase ledgers to supplier statements, including international accounts.
• Conduct regular payment runs in multiple currencies and handle ad hoc payments.
• Maintain SAGE 200 system administration and user support.
• Manage GRNI process to ensure timely PO closure.
• Process and allocate customer receipts, including deductions.

Skills

P2P processing

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Purchase to Pay (P2P) / Accounts Payable Specialist
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 | Early Finish Fridays

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing international business, for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Professional to join their team. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end Purchase to Pay (P2P) processes, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting month-end accounting and reconciliations.

This position is open to both junior and experienced candidates, offering valuable exposure to transactional finance. A can-do attitude, strong organisation, and punctuality are essential for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Purchase Ledgers across multiple entities, including monthly revaluations, control account reconciliations, and ledger closings.

• Oversee Accounts Payable inbox and respond promptly to supplier queries.

• Post, allocate, and reconcile payments and receipts in SAGE 200; monitor bank balances for timely payments.

• Process supplier and customer invoices, auditing for accuracy and implementing process improvements.

• Match Purchase Order invoices to POs and GRNs; resolve discrepancies with suppliers or internal teams.

• Reconcile purchase ledger accounts to supplier statements, including international supplier accounts and high-value transactions.

• Conduct regular payment runs in multiple currencies and handle ad hoc payments or inter-account transfers.

• Maintain SAGE 200 system administration, including PO authorisation groups, service item creation, and user support.

• Manage GRNI process to ensure timely closure of purchase orders.

• Process and allocate customer receipts, including handling invoice deductions.

Skills & Experience:

• Open to candidates with varying levels of P2P / Accounts Payable experience.

• Proficient in SAGE 200 or similar accounting systems.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing and reconciliations.

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

• Punctual, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Motivated to gain exposure to transactional finance and broader finance processes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £25,000 - £27,000

• Early finish Fridays

• Opportunity to work in a global, fast-growing business with international exposure