Permanent Accounts Payable Assistant

Your new company
A well-established and growing organisation based in the Nottingham area is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll play a key role in maintaining an efficient purchase ledger function and contributing to the continued success of the wider finance department. The business offers a professional, friendly and supportive working environment and values continuous improvement, accuracy, and strong teamwork.

Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time.Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining the accounts payable inbox.
• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including three-way matching.
• Uploading and maintaining invoice records and ensuring data accuracy.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries in a timely manner.
• Maintaining supplier query and invoice logs.
• Processing manual invoices where required.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms.
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance administration tasks.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the finance function.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar transactional finance role.
• Experience working in a high-volume finance environment.
• A good understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Good IT skills, including strong Excel knowledge.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• A positive, proactive and can-do attitude.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary between £27,000 - £28,000
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Exposure to a busy and varied accounts payable function.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Convenient Nottinghamshire location with excellent transport links.
• Chance to contribute to process improvement initiatives and develop your finance career.

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity within a friendly and fast-paced finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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