Accounts Payable Assistant

Cummins Mellor; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Mellor in Runcorn is seeking a motivated accounts payable assistant to join a busy finance team. You will help process invoices, ensure timely supplier payments, and maintain accurate records.

We welcome candidates at different career stages; previous finance experience and AAT studies are beneficial but not essential. The role is office-based five days a week.

Qualifications

• Open to candidates at different stages of their career.
• Previous finance experience and AAT studies would be beneficial, but they're not essential.
• Must be comfortable working with figures and have good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Check invoices and match to purchase orders.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve invoice issues.
• Assist with payment runs and maintain financial records.
• Support the wider finance team with accounts administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Numerical ability

Education

AAT studies (beneficial)

Job description

Runcorn | £27,000 - £30,000 | Office-based

Looking for your next opportunity in finance?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting time. Whether you're looking to take your first steps into finance or already have experience in accounts payable, this role offers the chance to develop your skills and become part of a busy finance team.

What will you be doing?

You'll be supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts payable function, helping ensure invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes.

• Checking invoices and matching them to purchase orders where required.

• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.

• Responding to supplier queries and helping resolve invoice issues.

• Assisting with payment runs and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts administration.

What are we looking for?

We're open to candidates at different stages of their career, from someone looking to get into finance for the first time to someone who already has experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger.

You'll ideally be organised, keen to learn and comfortable working with figures, with good attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Previous finance experience and AAT studies would be beneficial, but they're not essential. The right attitude and willingness to get stuck in are just as important.

Why consider it?

• Join a growing business with plenty happening.

• Gain hands-on experience and develop your finance skills.

• Work alongside an established finance team.

• Build a foundation for future career progression.

The details

• Location: Runcorn

• Working pattern: Office-based, five days a week