Accounts Payable Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Mental Wellbeing is seeking an organised Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Officer, you will ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintain purchase ledgers, and support staff with card and petty cash processes.

The role offers hybrid working, a chance to develop in a national charity, and exposure to a broad range of accounts payable tasks, including payment runs, reconciliations, and supplier onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with finance software.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Respond to queries from colleagues and suppliers, resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare weekly BACS payment runs and maintain payment audit records.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and support bank reconciliations.
• Set up new suppliers and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Administer staff credit cards and petty cash arrangements.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

£ 29,000 per annum (basic salary) plus £ 3,630 per annum (geographical allowance)
Permanent - Full Time
Hybrid

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintaining financial records, and providing excellent support to colleagues across the organisation. You’ll also help administer staff credit cards, support payment runs and reconciliations and contribute to improving the efficiency of our processes.

Why join us?

• This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive team.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of accounts payable activities.
• Help us continually improve how we work.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Respond to queries from colleagues and suppliers, resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare weekly BACS payment runs and maintain payment audit records.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and support bank reconciliations.
• Set up new suppliers and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Administer staff credit cards and petty cash arrangements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration role.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good Excel and finance systems skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with colleagues and suppliers.
• AAT qualification, studying towards AAT, or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.

About Together for Mental Wellbeing

Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.

Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.

Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.

At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.

As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.