At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, and month-end support in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Established international logistics business with a growing finance function in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to take on additional responsibilities.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and enhance your finance knowledge while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts payable and strong Excel skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
SF Partners are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team within an established international logistics business based in Birmingham. This is a broad Accounts Payable role, offering responsibility for the day-to-day purchase ledger alongside exposure to bank reconciliations, accruals, journals and month-end support. The business is continuing to build its Birmingham finance function, so there will also be scope to develop your understanding of the wider operation and gradually take on additional responsibilities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Processing high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices
- Working across multiple currencies and VAT treatments
- Matching invoices against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing supplier payment runs
- Completing supplier statement reconciliations
- Supporting weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
- Liaising with suppliers and operational teams to resolve invoice queries
- Setting up and verifying new supplier accounts
- Supporting purchase-order accruals, journals and month-end reporting
- Helping identify costing or processing issues across the operational and finance systems
What You'll Bring
- Previous experience within purchase ledger or accounts payable
- A good understanding of supplier reconciliations, payments and invoice processing
- Exposure to bank reconciliations, accruals or month-end activity
- Strong Excel skills, ideally including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
- Good numerical skills
Accounts Assistant - Payables employer: SF Partners
SF Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while being part of a high-performing team dedicated to driving success. The company values operational excellence and provides a competitive salary, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
