Accounts Payable Assistant

Howden; Witney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Howden in Witney is seeking a proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. You will process supplier invoices, support payment runs and help maintain strong financial controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role is full-time and office-based, requiring attention to detail, good organisational skills and experience in transactional finance. Knowledge of ERP systems and Excel is beneficial, with a collaborative approach to respond to supplier queries and support month-end

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable or transactional finance experience.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach.
• Experience using finance systems/ERP (e.g., Kanbina, Unit 4).
• Strong Excel and data-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Validate approvals and supporting documentation in line with policies.
• Manage invoice workflows and follow up on outstanding approvals.
• Respond to supplier and colleague queries professionally.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support payment runs and assist with month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Escalate issues to AP Manager as required.
• Contribute to maintaining strong financial controls and compliance.

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Witney (On-site)

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous accounts payable or transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting smooth payment processes, and helping maintain strong financial controls across the business.

This is a full time permanent position, in the office 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Validate approvals and supporting documentation in line with company policies and procedures.
• Manage invoice workflows, including sending reminders and following up on outstanding approvals.
• Respond to supplier and colleague queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support payment runs and assist with month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Escalate issues and exceptions to the Accounts Payable Manager as required.
• Contribute to maintaining strong financial controls and compliance within the accounts payable function.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar transactional finance role.
• Entry-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or relevant experience)
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in expense validation.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience using finance systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Kanbina, Unit 4).
• Strong Excel and general data-handling skills.
• A reliable and accountable individual with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Finance-related qualifications or studies would be advantageous but are not essential

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.