Accounts Payable Coordinator

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant in Leeds. This permanent role offers hybrid working with competitive salary ranging from £26,000 to £28,500. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and be proactive in problem-solving. Benefits include generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking on site

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with suppliers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume processing of supplier invoices.
• Monitor and respond to invoice queries.
• Compile key reports like VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Education

AAT level 2/3

Tools

SAP

Job description

• New Permanent Accounts Payable Opportunity in East Leeds!
• Fantastic Hybrid & Progressive Position only 2 days in office a week!

About Our Client

Michael Page are actively working with a long standing client who are searching for a Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team in East Leeds on a permanent basis. My client is looking for a dynamic, outgoing and hard working individual that has a background in finance, and would like to continue developing their finance career over the long term in a progressive Accounts Payable opportunity. My client is a prominent player in their industry, and is well known for providing top quality training, and trusting their employees to excel in their roles.

Job Description

• Manage high-volume (150+ per day) and value processing of supplier invoices in an accurate and timely manner
• Monitor the shared inbox daily, which can involve up to 100 emails per day.
• Transfer invoices from email on to SAP Image (invoice verifying system).
• Efficiently answer queries with suppliers and colleagues in relation to invoices.
• Manually verify and reconcile supplier statements received by email against the vendor account
• Payments runs to global vendors in local currencies each week
• Compile and send key reports such as VAT returns, aged creditors.
• Respond to invoice/expense queries from colleagues.
• Set up new vendors on the system.
• Follow process so that purchase orders can be made.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Payable Coordinator should have:

• Have gained previous experience in a similar Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant role
• AAT level 2/3 is preferred but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £26,000 to £28,500 D.O.E
• Flexible working arrangements with 2-3 days working from home per week.
• Full time 37.5 hours a week
• Free parking on site
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays.
• A permanent role within a supportive and professional team in Leeds.
• Opportunities to grow and develop within the Accounting & Finance department.

This is a fantastic position for Finance candidates wanting to continue developing in a progressive Accounts Payable role, and for someone looking for a supportive company with fantastic benefits!

Apply now!