Exclusive Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable
Location: Ibstock, Leicestershire
Salary: up to £32,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern: Office Based
Hours: Full time, flexible
Holidays: 22 days + bank holidays
Benefits: Free on-site parking, progression opportunities
The Opportunity
SF Recruitment are currently working with a growing and ambitious business in Leicestershire who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team due to a recent progression in their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous accounts payable experience who is looking to join a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Matching, batching and coding invoices against purchase orders.
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
- Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
- Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships.
- Monitoring the accounts payable inbox and ensuring queries are resolved promptly.
- Assisting with bank reconciliations and general finance administration.
- Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring invoices are authorised appropriately.
- Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties when required, including month - end duties.
About You
- Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant position.
- Confident processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.
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