AP/AR Assistant

Quanex is looking for an AP/AR Assistant to join our team located in Denby,UK.

Reporting to: Finance Director

Function: Finance

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Salary: Competitive

Summary

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop your career within a global manufacturing business? As our AP/AR Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring the smooth processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial administration across the business.

We Offer You!

· Company Pension scheme

· Life Assurance

· Salary Extras – employee benefits scheme, discounts on goods, meals out, cinema tickets

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Free parking on site

· Friendly and transparent workplace

· Annual Appraisal Review

· Career Development

· Employee Engagement, communications

· Local community engagement – charity donations, sponsorship

· Cycle to work scheme

What’s attractive about the AP/AR Assistant position?

· Opportunity to gain experience across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

· Join a supportive finance team within a successful global manufacturing organisation.

· Hybrid working flexibility after training, helping you balance work and home life.

What Success Looks Like:

· Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

· Match invoices against purchase orders and obtain required approvals.

· Resolve supplier, invoice and credit queries in a timely manner.

· Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations.

· Support weekly and monthly payment runs.

· Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure timely invoice approvals.

· Perform daily bank reconciliations.

· Allocate payments accurately across customer and supplier accounts.

· Prepare customer credit notes following appropriate authorisation.

· Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial records.

What You Bring:

· Previous experience in a finance administration role, ideally within Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.

· Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.

· GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.

· Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be desirable.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Biggerby improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.

Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from job seekers with a disability or long-term health condition. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to our TA Recruitment Team at careers@quanex.com.

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