Entry Level Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a prominent construction business in Hitchin. You will be responsible for processing invoices, managing supplier relationships, and supporting the finance team. The ideal candidate will have accounts experience and strong attention to detail. The role offers a salary of up to £30k and potential for study support.

Benefits

Salary of up to £30k

Potential for study support

Long-term stability and opportunity

Qualifications

• Accounts experience is required.
• Ability to work well in a small team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good system skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

• Newly created opportunity
• Market leading business in it's field

About Our Client

My client is a leading construction business with ambitious plans to grow and expand over the next 3 years. This offers superb insight across the whole business and gives engagement across the whole business.

Job Description

• Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Receive Invoices from Suppliers via email
• Matching Invoices to PO's and send for query/approval
• Checking and Coding Non-PO Invoices
• Reconciliation of Supplier Statements to Purchase Ledger
• Setting up New Suppliers
• Receiving and responding to Invoice queries
• Liaison with Sites to manage GRN's
• Maintaining the Supplier Database at all times
• Setting up Supplier Payments (weekly/manual as required)
• Ensuring Supplier Payments are made within agreed credit terms
• Supporting the Purchase Ledger Manager/Finance team with ad hoc tasks as and when required
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
• Assist in preparing payment runs, ensuring all approvals are in place.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to address queries.
• Support month-end closing processes, including accruals and reporting.
• Contribute to improving processes within the Accounts Payable function.
• Collaborate with the wider Accounting & Finance team to ensure financial accuracy.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have accounts experience and the ability to work well in a small team environment. You must have excellent attention to detail and good system skills

What's on Offer

• salary of up to £30k.
• Potential for study support moving forward
• Long term stability and opportunity