Accounts Payable

Office Angels; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable professional in St. Ives, UK. The ideal candidate will manage accounts payable functions, oversee purchase ledger transactions, and execute timely payments. Applicants should have an ATT qualification and at least two years of accounting experience, with proficiency in Xero software and advanced Excel skills. Benefits include up to 29 days paid holiday and access to wellbeing platforms.

Benefits

Up to 29 days paid holiday

Free parking

Access to free eye care vouchers

Online discounts for 1000s of stores

Access to wellbeing platforms

Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in an accounting role.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function.
• Oversee high-volume purchase ledger transactions.
• Manage the approval workflow for invoices and expenses.
• Perform bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Execute weekly pay runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Xero accounting software

Education

ATT qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Join Our Client's Team as an Accounts Payable!

Position

Accounts Payable
Location: Hurn
Contract Type: Temporary – Potential to extend & be offered permanently.
Working Pattern: Full Time (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break)

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function.
• Oversee high-volume purchase ledger transactions.
• Manage the approval workflow for invoices and expenses.
• Perform bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Manage the cash account reconciliations.
• Handle a wide range of supplier queries with efficiency and professionalism.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Execute weekly pay runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Manage multi-currency BACS payments accurately.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum requirement: ATT qualification.
• Minimum of two years in an accounting role.
• Proficiency in the use of Xero accounting software is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial tasks.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.

Benefits

• Up to 29 days paid holiday.
• Free parking.
• Access to free eye care vouchers.
• Access online discounts for 1000s of stores and brands.
• Access to wellbeing platforms.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses.

Next Steps

Contact Jess Richardson at Office Angels South Coast at (url removed) to hear about this or other opportunities. Alternatively, upload your CV to the Office Angels Website homepage.

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