Accounts Payable Assistant

Hays PLC; Richmond; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on wellness is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6-month FTC, potentially extending to a permanent role. This position involves managing purchase ledgers, liaising with business users, and financial administration tasks. Ideal candidates will be studying towards accounting qualifications with strong attention to detail, flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment, and good Excel and IT skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Contributory pension

Death in Service payout

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Good understanding of VAT.
• Exceptional attention to detail is required.
• Language skills advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Administration of purchase ledgers for multiple entities.
• Liaising with users on any issues or problems.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Good Excel skills

IT skills

Education

Studying towards accounting qualifications

Tools

Xero

SAP Concur

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant - 6 Month FTC

Your new company

This company focusses on developing innovative wellness destinations designed to enhance quality of life. Their projects blend natural and modern elements to create spaces that promote relaxation and well-being. They work with various partners to ensure their facilities meet the needs of the communities they serve. Their goal is to make wellness an integral part of everyday life. Due to growth, this company is looking for a new member to join the accounts payable team.
This role will be a 6-month FTC with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent.

Your new role

• Administration of purchase ledgers for multiple entities over multiple territories.
• Liaising with business users on any issues or problems
• Fortnightly supplier payment runs.
• Checking and maintaining bank details.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly travel reports to support invoicing.
• Review expense claims to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Ensure supplier onboarding processes are correctly followed.
• General financial administration, including scanning and filing of incoming post.
• Assist with implementing new processes.
• Ad-hoc duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Studying towards accounting qualifications
• Experience of Xero, SAP Concur preferable
• Good Excel and IT skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Language skills are advantageous but not essential.
• Flexibility in a fast-changing environment and ability to adapt to changing requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A good understanding of VAT.
• Must be an easy commute to Richmond (no parking).

What you'll get in return

• 25 days holiday
• Private Healthcare
• Contributory pension
• Death in Service payout
• Hybrid working

What you need to do now

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• Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits