NEW OPPORTUNITY ALERT | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSISTANT | LEICESTER | HYBRID £26,000 to £29,000 | Permanent | Full-time
Looking for an AP role where you can take ownership, build on your experience and make a genuine contribution? I am recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a Finance team at an exciting stage of development. This is an opportunity to be part of positive change, bring your ideas to the table and help ensure processes, controls and service levels remain strong.
What makes this role different? More than invoice processing: Take ownership of your workload, resolve queries and discrepancies, and build strong supplier relationships. A chance to make an impact: Play an important part in maintaining continuity and supporting improvements across the team. Broader experience: Develop your exposure to financial controls, supplier management and wider Finance operations. A team going places: Join an evolving Finance function where adaptability, initiative and a practical approach will be valued. Flexibility: Hybrid working, with the opportunity for a greater balance of home working longer term.
Who am I looking for? Someone with solid, hands‑on Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience, ideally within a high‑volume environment. You will be: Methodical, conscientious and accurate, with strong attention to detail. Comfortable managing deadlines, supplier queries and discrepancies. Self‑sufficient, proactive and confident taking ownership. Adaptable and resilient, with a positive approach to change. Confident using Excel and ERP systems. AP should ideally be your area of expertise, with some AR experience an added bonus.
The details:
Salary: £26,000 to £29,000
Location: Leicester -Central
Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days office and 2 from home initially, with potential to move to 2 days office and 3 from home longer term
Contract: Permanent, full-time
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Accounts Payable Assistant in Leicester employer: Distinct Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative team in East Leeds, where your contributions as a Growth-Driven Management Accountant will be valued and recognised. We foster a collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and offers opportunities for growth, ensuring you can expand your skills while making a meaningful impact within the finance team. With a focus on innovation and support, this role provides a unique chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working alongside experienced professionals.
