Accounts Payable Assistant - 12 Month Contract in Liverpool

We are looking for a detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Transactional Finance team at Torus on a fixed-term contract until the end of February 2027. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will support the day-to-day delivery of transactional finance services across the Group, ensuring accuracy, compliance and great service for both internal and external stakeholders. You will play a key part in accounts payable processing, insurance claims administration and income management, while also helping to improve systems, processes and ways of working. This role operates on a hybrid working basis, with office attendance required Monday to Thursday and working from home on Fridays. Some travel to our St Helens and Warrington sites will also be required as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and on time, including matching to purchase orders, applying VAT and preparing payment.
• Onboarding suppliers and maintaining accurate supplier and customer records.
• Raising customer invoices, allocating receipts and supporting debt recovery activities.
• Processing bank income, petty cash, cash advances and floats.
• Managing insurance claims, maintaining records and supporting the Group's insurance arrangements.
• Producing reports such as aged debt, supplier reconciliations and claims reporting.
• Responding to queries from colleagues, suppliers, customers and contractors in a professional and timely way.
• Supporting compliance with financial regulations, policies and delegated authorities.
• Helping to document and improve transactional processes to deliver value for money.

You will also work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure finance processes are understood, compliant and efficient.

Qualifications

• GCSE-level education (or equivalent) with relevant experience in a finance or transactional environment.
• A strong track record of delivering accurate work to deadlines.
• Experience of working with stakeholders in a large or complex organisation.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A proactive approach to managing your own workload.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience of accounts payable processing, including purchase orders and supplier reconciliations.
• Experience of sales ledger activity and debt recovery.
• Experience of insurance processing and claims management.
• Experience of producing clear, value-adding financial reports.
• A flexible and positive approach to change and continuous improvement.

Interview process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at our Liverpool office.

Additional Information

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

• Right to work verification.
• Qualification certificate check.
• 2x Completed references.
• OH Health Questionnaire - Fit For Work.
• DBS check (if required for role).
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&Cs.