Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)

James Andrews Recruitment; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking non-profit organization as a Finance Assistant specializing in Accounts Payable. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. You'll be responsible for processing invoices, managing reconciliations, and supporting financial systems. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in accounts payable processes and proficiency in Excel. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working days

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in accounts payable required.
• Recent relevant experience is necessary to apply.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and support internal teams.

Skills

Accounts Payable Processes

Invoice Processing

Reconciliations

Excel Proficiency

Discrepancy Investigation

Tools

Open Accounts

Job description

Job Opportunity: Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)

We are partnering with a leading non–for–profit organisation based in Macclesfield, recruiting for a Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) on a temporary basis.

This full–time role offers an hourly rate of GBP16.50 umbrella with travel to the office 2–3 times per week.

The start date is ideally 6th May. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience in accounts payable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices promptly, ensuring approval processes are followed, and payment due dates are met.
• Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supporting internal teams to ensure understanding of financial systems and processes.
• Providing cover for weekly payment runs and managing email inboxes.
• Checking weekly sundry payments and rent refunds, and inputting data into the system.
• Undertaking bank reconciliations and related cashbook journals, including payment allocations to supplier and customer accounts.
• Processing weekly rent interface postings and highlighting issues to the relevant teams.

Required Experience:

• Knowledge of Open Accounts is preferable.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Experience with invoice processing, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve payment issues.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexible working days.

Working Hours:

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

Please note that recent relevant experience is required to apply.

James Andrews acts as an employment agency and business for this role.

We aim to respond to all applications personally; however, due to high volume, if you haven't heard within 72 hours, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Don't forget our referral scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague and receive up to GBP100 once they complete 20 days in a role via James Andrews. Terms apply; contact us for details.