Accounts Payable Assistant (Junior role) in Chelmsford

We have an excellent opportunity based at our Chelmsford, Head Office for someone looking to start their career off and build a strong foundation in finance. The Accounts Payable Assistant role involves processing supplier invoices, maintaining ledgers, handling expenses, improving payables functions and supporting the Accounts Payable team. The salary for this role is £25,000 per annum. First-stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd January 2026, so early application is encouraged. Applications close at 12:00 noon on Tuesday 20th January 2026.

Key Deliverables:

• Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Support
• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring the AP mailbox is kept up to date.
• Maintain supplier ledger accounts, ensuring they are accurate, reconciled, and up to date.
• Support the Accounts Payable team through participation in weekly team rotas.
• Process employee expenses and credit card transactions.
• Creating journals as required.
• Assist with implementation of new projects and continuous improvements within the payables function.
• Undertake ad-hoc and additional duties as required.
• Provide cover during periods of sickness, holiday, or high volumes of work.
• Uphold the organisation’s values by maintaining strict confidentiality of information.
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally.
• Respond promptly and effectively to both internal and external queries in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English.
• A-Levels, ideally Maths, Business, Economics or Accounting or College level courses or diplomas in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Currently studying towards AAT (or willingness to do so).
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a finance role.
• Knowledge of ERP or accounting systems (e.g., IFS).
• Understanding of UK and foreign VAT.

This is a hybrid role, based at our Chelmsford Head Office three days a week (Monday – Wednesday), with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

To ensure our organisation complies with immigration rules, all candidates must provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK when applying. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates on Graduate visas. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful.