Accounts Payable Assistant in Bicester

Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do? We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength. As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting, well-managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working relationships. We are looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive, high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.

About The Role

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a key part in the day-to-day operations of our Finance team. Your primary responsibility will be managing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring all financial data is processed within required deadlines. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve invoice queries, maintain up-to-date records, and support the smooth running of our accounts payable function. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and timely delivery are essential.

Work Location: Bicester

Key Responsibilities

• Posting of high volume of purchase invoices onto the accounting systems
• Ensuring all purchase invoices are matched to a purchase order/ goods received note
• Maintaining a tidy purchase ledger
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Deal with phone and email queries from suppliers and colleagues
• Direct Debits accounts reconciliation
• Other ad-hoc tasks where required

What We Are Looking For

• 1–2 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with Sage X3 and/or Procure Wizard (preferred but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills
• Able to work well under pressure and manage high volumes of invoices
• Comfortable meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Hardworking, committed, and proactive with strong problem-solving skills
• Positive, resilient attitude with a genuine can-do approach
• A supportive team player who collaborates well with others
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities

Why Join Us at Absolute Taste?

Join a fast-growing and innovative company that is redefining customer experiences in the culinary and event space. We offer an empowering team culture, the opportunity to work on exciting, well-managed events, and a supportive, resilient team environment. We are committed to supporting your career growth with thorough training and ongoing development. You can also enjoy benefits such as:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holiday
• 3% Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Wellbeing Program

If you are ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of Absolute Taste, apply today and join our team! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.