Accounts Payable Assistant

YTL UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression & professional devt

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Sell/Buy holiday days

Healthcare package

Job summary

YTL UK is seeking an Accounts Payable assistant to support a business-critical function across Bath and Bristol offices. You will process invoices, manage supplier queries and prepare pay runs, contributing to timely payments and compliance.

The role emphasises ownership, continuous improvement, and teamwork within a diverse group. Applicants should be keen to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with COINS/ Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• Provide an accounts payable service in line with company objectives.
• Process purchase invoices and handle supplier queries.
• Prepare pay runs daily/weekly and action urgent payments as required.
• Deal with supplier reminders, final demands and legal notices promptly.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers/contractors in accordance with legislation.
• Assist with ad hoc requests and general administrative duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

COINS

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this hands‑on and rewarding role, reporting to the Payments Manager, you will support a business‑critical payments function and gain valuable exposure to payments, purchase order matching, statement reconciliation and payment processing activities. We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, takes ownership and responsibility for their work, and is eager to make a positive impact.

You will be adaptable to new technologies and processes, embrace change with confidence, and proactively seek opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working. As a motivated and forward‑thinking team member, you'll enjoy sharing ideas, driving continuous improvement and helping shape the future of the function.

You will be required to travel to both our Bath and Bristol offices for this role.

Previous experience in the construction sector is desirable but not required for this position.

What you'll do

In this varied role, you will

• provide an accounts payable service in a manner consistent with the objectives of the YTL Group
• process purchase invoices and action supplier queries
• prepare pay runs on a daily/weekly basis and action urgent payments as required
• effectively and promptly deal with supplier reminders, final demands and legal notices
• ensure accurate and timely payment to suppliers/contractors in accordance with Late Payment Legislation
• assist with ad hoc requests and administrative duties as and when required.

What you'll need

You will:

• be qualified to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• know COINS
• have proven capability within an Accounts Payable environment
• have experience using Microsoft Office, with strengths in Excel and Word
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills, both face‑to‑face and on the telephone
• be able to manage your own workload effectively, working to key service levels
• be confident, assertive and self‑motivated
• have a 'can-do' and proactive attitude
• appreciate the importance and strengths of working within a team
• demonstrate a willingness to learn, embrace new challenges and continuously develop your skills
• be adaptable to new technology, systems and ways of working
• take ownership of your work and be comfortable accepting responsibility for your actions and decisions
• have a continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to suggest and implement positive changes to processes and systems.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top‑performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450‑acre former airfield into an award‑winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.