Accounts Payable Assistant in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Hours: Full-time | Office-based
Job Type: Permanent

SF Partners are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Nottingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous Accounts Payable experience who is looking to join a friendly, supportive finance team where they can take ownership of the purchase ledger and get involved in wider finance responsibilities.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices
• Preparing and processing monthly supplier payment runs, including GBP, EUR and USD payments.
• Processing ad hoc payments, credit card expenses and scheduled payments.
• Completing purchase ledger month-end procedures.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining accurate records.
• Preparing and posting journals, including goods received, goods in transit and lease-related transactions.
• Investigating invoice discrepancies and resolving supplier queries.
• Processing expense claims and cash book journals.
• Supporting the finance team with the annual audit.
• Assisting with general finance administration and wider office duties when required.

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant position (ideally 1-2 years or more).
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes and supplier payments.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal departments.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the wider team.
• Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on finance environment.

What's on Offer?

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Flexible start and finish times around core office hours.
• Life insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Long-service awards.
• Friendly, supportive working environment with opportunities to contribute to business improvements.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business offering a varied role, a welcoming team and the chance to develop your experience within a busy finance function.

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity in the Nottingham (NG10) area, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or get in touch with SF Partners for more information.