Accounts Payable Assistant

Morson Edge; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team in Filton on a 6-month contract. The role processes a high volume of invoices and resolves queries to ensure timely payments.

The successful candidate will have AP experience, strong numeracy, and good communication skills. SAP or Tradeshift experience is beneficial; the position is fully on-site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable is essential.
• Strong numeracy and grounding in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience handling high volumes of invoices or backlogs.
• Good communication across functions and levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with SAP or Tradeshift is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Processing and resolving a high volume of invoices within the Accounts Payable function.
• Resolving invoice exceptions in Tradeshift Pay, coordinating with internal teams.
• Using the invoice Action Centre to resolve scanning and data issues.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders by phone and email.
• Verifying vendor bank details to ensure correct payments.
• Supporting backlog clearance and ensuring payments within terms.
• Carrying out general and ad-hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Numeracy

Invoicing backlog

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting or bookkeeping basics

Tools

SAP

Tradeshift

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Filton

Contract: 6 Months

Rate: £18.61 per hour PAYE

Working Pattern: Fully On-Site

About the Role

Morson are recruiting on behalf of GKN Aerospace for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Finance team in Filton on a 6-month contract.

The role will support the Accounts Payable function, processing a high volume of invoices and resolving queries and exceptions to ensure invoices are cleared for payment within agreed terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and resolving a high volume of invoices within the Accounts Payable function.
• Resolving invoice exceptions in Tradeshift Pay, working with internal teams to investigate discrepancies.
• Using the invoice Action Centre to resolve scanning and data issues.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders by telephone and email to resolve invoice queries.
• Confirming vendor bank details over the phone to ensure accurate payment information.
• Supporting the clearance of invoice backlogs and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.
• Completing general and ad-hoc Finance duties as required.

About You

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable function is essential.
• Strong numeracy skills with a good grounding in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience managing a high volume of invoices or an invoice backlog.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across different functions and at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using SAP or Tradeshift would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to join GKN Aerospace on a 6-month contract and gain experience within a leading aerospace organisation.