Accounts Payable Assistant - Part time

Confidential; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Leicester is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a part-time, permanent position. You will support the finance team with processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and maintaining accurate cash books.

The role offers 15-20 hours per week, with flexible working Wednesday to Friday, and a friendly, collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years in Accounts Payable or Finance Support, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage 200.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Sage 200 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage weekly BACS payment runs.
• Maintain cash book and post supplier payments.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding queries and payments.
• Complete month-end reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash.
• Order stationery and office supplies.
• Process incoming and outgoing post.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant - Leicester - Part-Time - Permanent
15-20 Hours Per Week Flexible Working Wednesday-Friday
£14.50-£15.00 per hour

Macildowie are working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing organisation in Leicester to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant this business has a strong reputation for quality, innovation and employee longevity. Operating for over 50 years, this business has built a collaborative and supportive culture where employees are genuinely valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a flexible part-time role within a friendly and welcoming environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts payable function while supporting wider finance and office administration activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing weekly BACS payment runs
• Maintaining the cash book and posting supplier payments
• Liaising with suppliers regarding queries and payments
• Completing month-end reconciliations
• Managing petty cash
• Ordering stationery and office supplies
• Processing incoming and outgoing post
• Providing general administrative support to the finance function

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience within an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant position
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple priorities effectively
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous
• A proactive and flexible approach to work

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a well-established business, we'd love to hear from you.