At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase ledger, process invoices, and support month-end accounts.
- Company: Join a growing SaaS company focused on simplifying expense management.
- Benefits: Study support for qualifications, flexible working, and generous holiday package.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training and clear career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years in accounts payable, attention to detail, and finance system confidence.
The predicted salary is between 32400 - 39600 £ per year.
At Webexpenses, we’re on a mission to simplify expense management for businesses of all sizes.
Our award-winning Saa S platform helps organisations gain control, visibility and efficiency across their spend processes.
We’ve now joined forces with Zudello, so Webexpenses powered by Zudello brings expenses together with accounts payable, accounts receivable and more in one finance suite.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team.
The Role
You’ll own the purchase ledger day to day, making sure we pay the right people the right amount at the right time.
About 90% of your time goes on accounts payable and expenses.
The other 10% is covering accounts receivable.
You’ll work alongside our Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Assistant and cover each other’s ledgers.
The Assistant Management Accountant prepares the month-end accounts, so at month end your focus is closing the purchase ledger accurately and on time.
This is a full-time role (35 hours per week), reporting to the Group Finance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts payable
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes and purchase orders accurately and on time
- Run three-way matching and resolve queries with budget holders and suppliers
- Prepare weekly payment runs, including BACS and international payments, for review and approval
- Reconcile supplier statements each month
- Review and process employee expense claims in line with policy
- Maintain supplier records, including bank detail changes with fraud checks
- Reconcile company credit cards
- Code input VAT correctly to support VAT returns
- Produce the aged creditors report and flag cash-flow timing to the Assistant Management Accountant
- Answer supplier queries promptly and professionally
- Month-end support
- Close the purchase ledger in line with the month-end timetable
- Provide details of uninvoiced costs to support the accruals schedule
- Prepare the accounts payable control account reconciliation for review
- Accounts receivable cover
- Allocate customer receipts and cover credit control chasing during absences
- Growth and projects
- Help improve our accounts payable processes and automation
- Keep processes documented and up to date
- Build experience towards the Assistant Management Accountant role as you progress through your studies
- What We’re Looking For
- 1–2+ years in an accounts payable role, ideally in a growing business
- Experience processing high volumes of invoices and preparing payment runs
- A basic understanding of double entry and reconciliations
- Confidence with finance systems, and quick to learn new ones
- Strong attention to detail, and a habit of finding the cause of a problem, not just fixing it
- Accurate and organised, with clear communication with suppliers and budget holders
- Nice to have
- AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA (we offer study support)
- Experience with a cloud accounting system and accounts payable automation tools
- Saa S or technology sector experience
What We Offer
- Study support towards your AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualification
- Clear career progression, with a path towards the Assistant Management Accountant role
- Flexible working: hybrid, based in Reading
- A supportive, collaborative team culture
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Generous holiday and benefits package
Why Join Webexpenses?
You’ll be joining a growing, innovative Saa S company where your contribution has real impact.
We value ambition, collaboration and continuous improvement, and we invest in our people to help them succeed.
- Information
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds
- A strong awareness of data privacy and security is essential
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Accounts Payable Assistant in Reading employer: Webexpenses
Webexpenses is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, particularly in the vibrant city of Reading. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer numerous opportunities for professional advancement within the fast-paced SaaS finance sector. Our commitment to innovation and teamwork ensures that every team member can contribute meaningfully while enjoying a supportive environment that values their input.
