Accounts Payable Assistant

Eaton Syalon Ltd; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Syalon Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in South Derbyshire on a 12-month fixed term contract.

You will be responsible for the accurate processing of invoices, maintaining supplier accounts and ensuring timely payments while working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Previous AP experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment.
• Good communication with suppliers.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Code and post invoices to the correct accounts.
• Prepare and assist with supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier and internal invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier account records.
• Support month-end processes and reporting.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist with general finance and accounts administration.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Excel skills

Proactive

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Excel

Finance/accounting software

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant
South Derbyshire Based
12-month fixed term
Office Based

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in South Derbyshire on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation, gain valuable experience within a supportive finance function and play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts payable process.

Working as part of the wider finance team, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, maintaining supplier accounts and resolving queries. You'll need to be organised, detail-focused and comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Coding and posting invoices to the correct accounts
• Preparing and assisting with supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Responding to supplier and internal invoice queries
• Maintaining accurate supplier account records
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and resolving issues promptly
• Assisting with general finance and accounts administration as required

About You:

We're looking for someone who is confident working within an accounts payable or purchase ledger environment and who takes pride in getting the detail right.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with suppliers
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance/accounting systems
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

If you're an Accounts Payable professional looking for a 12-month opportunity in South Derbyshire, we'd love to hear from you.