Hybrid Accounts Payable Assistant

Zachary Daniels; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a Hybrid Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team in Knowsley, near Liverpool. You will process supplier invoices, perform supplier reconciliations, and support payments runs in a busy retail finance function.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office), 24 days leave + bank holidays, an annual bonus of 10%, a pension, and staff discounts. Strong Excel and Oracle experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Confident processing high volumes of invoices.
• Good understanding of supplier reconciliations and payment processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient with Excel and finance systems, preferably Oracle.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, goods received and agreed prices.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and process payments.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs using Oracle.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Resolve invoice, pricing and delivery queries and manage supplier communications.
• Support wider finance team with day-to-day duties and deadlines.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

High volume invoices

Attention to detail

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Hybrid Accounts Payable Assistant Knowsley, Liverpool 27,000 (3 days in the office)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join the finance team of a well-established and recognised business based in Knowsley, Liverpool.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, supportive finance team within a leading retail organisation, offering hybrid working, excellent benefits.

You will play an important part in supporting the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and supplier accounts are maintained effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders, goods received and agreed prices.
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and financial records using Oracle.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Resolving invoice, pricing and delivery queries.
• Managing supplier communications via telephone and email.
• Reviewing aged ledger items and raising prepayments and debit notes.
• Using Excel to maintain and analyse financial information.
• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day duties and deadlines.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or a similar finance role.
• Is confident processing high volumes of invoices.
• Has a good understanding of supplier reconciliations and payment processes.
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Can work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with Oracle and processing payment runs would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• 27,000 annual salary.
• 10% annual bonus.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave increasing with length of service, up to 30 days after 5 years.
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office.
• Pension scheme.
• 20% staff discount.
• Wellbeing support and access to additional retail discounts.

Interested?

If you have previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience and are looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

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