Accounts Payable Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role offers the chance to take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger function, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls. Ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach, this position offers a varied workload within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months), Full Time

Location: Farnham, Surrey

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000

Reference no: 16106

Accounts Payable Assistant – Benefits

• Hybrid working with two days working from home
• Competitive salary of £29,000 - £32,000
• 37.5-hour working week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm)
• Opportunity to join a collaborative finance team
• Varied role with responsibility for the full accounts payable process

Accounts Payable Assistant – About The Role

Reporting into the Finance team, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed efficiently and payments are made accurately and on time. You will play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships while supporting the integrity of the company's financial controls. Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices, ensuring all information is complete and accurate before processing.
• Managing the shared invoice inbox, ensuring invoices are actioned promptly.
• Coding invoices, matching them to purchase orders where applicable, and routing them for approval.
• Ensuring approved invoices are transferred accurately into the accounting system.
• Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.
• Maintaining supplier records and resolving invoice and payment queries professionally.
• Reconciling the aged creditors ledger and investigating discrepancies.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, tax regulations and internal financial controls.
• Supporting the wider finance team with accounts payable administration as required.

The successful Accounts Payable Assistant will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience within an Accounts Payable or finance administration role.
• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and accurate approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and reliable approach to work.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience using NetSuite and/or Tipalti.
• AAT Level 2 qualification or above.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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