Accounts Payable Specialist — Own the Ledger & Grow

Confidential; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Christmas shutdown

Discretionary company bonus

Flexible start and finish times

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

Long-service awards

Friendly, supportive working enviro n.

Job summary

SF Partners in Nottingham is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing manufacturing business. You will own the purchase ledger, process supplier invoices, and support the finance team in day-to-day tasks within a friendly, hands-on environment.

The role is full-time, office-based, with a salary of £28,000–£30,000 and a discretionary bonus. You will work closely with the Head of Finance to maintain accurate records and contribute to broader financial processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role (1–2+ years).
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes and supplier payments.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communication with suppliers and internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices.
• Preparing and processing monthly supplier payment runs in GBP, EUR and USD.
• Processing ad hoc payments, credit card expenses and scheduled payments.
• Completing purchase ledger month-end procedures.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining records.
• Posting journals including goods received and lease-related transactions.
• Investigating invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Processing expense claims and cash book journals.
• Supporting the finance team with the annual audit.
• Assisting with general finance administration and wider office duties.

Skills

Purchase ledger processes

Supplier payments

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication with suppliers

Team support

Job description

SF Partners in Nottingham is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing manufacturing business. You will own the purchase ledger, process supplier invoices, and support the finance team in day-to-day tasks within a friendly, hands-on environment.

The role is full-time, office-based, with a salary of £28,000–£30,000 and a discretionary bonus. You will work closely with the Head of Finance to maintain accurate records and contribute to broader financial processes.