Hybrid AP Assistant - Temp to Perm, ERP Rollout

Pursuit Resources Group; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit Resources Group seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in Basildon. The role covers processing supplier invoices, expenses and related transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with procedures.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller and Assistant Accountant, supporting internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements including a new ERP rollout. Hybrid role with attendance in the office and home-based days.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in finance, accounts payable or purchase ledger.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
• Good numerical and data entry skills.
• Intermediate Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX advantageous.
• Confident with financial systems and high-volume transactions.
• Proactive problem-solver who can work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process expense invoices accurately within timescales and obtain approvals.
• Code invoices to nominal ledger and cost centre.
• Check employee expense and corporate card claims against policy.
• Review invoices for VAT (UK and EU).
• Support payment runs and finance journals.
• Assist month-end purchase ledger processes and invoice cut-off.
• Maintain supplier master data and perform bank verifications.
• Support ERP system rollout and data migration tests.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data entry

Excel

Dynamics AX

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT studies

Tools

Dynamics AX

Job description

Pursuit Resources Group seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in Basildon. The role covers processing supplier invoices, expenses and related transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with procedures.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller and Assistant Accountant, supporting internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements including a new ERP rollout. Hybrid role with attendance in the office and home-based days.