Accounts Payable Specialist - Precision & Timely Invoicing

Water Engineering Services; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health care

Job summary

Water Engineering Services in Lancashire is seeking a highly organized Accounts Payable Assistant to support daily financial operations. You will manage invoices, payments, and expense claims, maintain records, and assist with month-end tasks under the Head of Finance.

Ideal candidates have experience in purchase ledgers, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with Excel. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and collaboration across finance and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or finance administration.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Experience processing invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload independently.
• Familiarity with CIS and VAT DRC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, and receipts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Allocate payments and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding financial queries.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance function.
• Manage employee expense claims and credit cards.
• Assist with month end procedures and year end audit requirements.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Finance Administration

Invoices & Payments

Numerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Excel Proficiency

Accounting Principles

Deadline Management

CIS/VAT Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Water Engineering Services in Lancashire is seeking a highly organized Accounts Payable Assistant to support daily financial operations. You will manage invoices, payments, and expense claims, maintain records, and assist with month-end tasks under the Head of Finance.

Ideal candidates have experience in purchase ledgers, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with Excel. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and collaboration across finance and suppliers.