Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Colwick (moving to Wells area from September)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing Temporary. Potential of permanent oppurtunity.
Start Date: Tuesday (ASAP)

The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of one of our partner Multi-Academy Trusts for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team.

Initially based in Colwick, the successful candidate will relocate with the finance team to the Wells area from September. This is an ongoing full-time opportunity with an immediate start.

Working as part of the finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices.

• Matching, checking and coding invoices.

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.

• Preparing supplier payments in line with payment deadlines.

• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.

• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice queries.

• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.

• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties as required.

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience is essential.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience using finance systems is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.

• Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team.

As this role is within an education setting, successful applicants must be able to:

• Provide a full employment history covering the last 24 months.

• Provide a minimum of two employment references (three if you have not previously worked with children).

• Complete an Employment History Form covering every month from leaving full-time education.

• Provide character references where required to cover any gaps in employment.

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

• Provide proof of right to work in the UK.

• Provide two proofs of address, proof of National Insurance and any relevant name change documentation.

• Provide an overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than six months.

• Complete our free mandatory safeguarding and compliance training.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Weekly pay.

• Dedicated Partnership Executive to support you throughout your placement.

• Opportunity to gain experience within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust.

• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you have previous purchase ledger experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a busy finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact The Supply Register for more information.