Accounts Payable Assistant
13 days ago
Oldham
Accounts Payable Assistant £25,000 – £27,000 | Permanent 37 Hours per Week | Flexible Working | Monday to Friday We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider Accounts Department, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function and supporting the wider finance operation. Key Responsibilities • Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner, • Maintaining the invoice approval system in line with authorised controls, • Preparing and processing supplier payments (BACS/cheques), • Setting up supplier accounts and dealing with supplier queries, • Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements, • Performing bank reconciliations and cashbook postings, • Managing multi-currency bank accounts, • Supporting automation and process improvements within purchase ledger, • Assisting with month-end reporting, • Carrying out additional ad-hoc finance duties as required About You • Good communication and organisational skills, • 1–2 years’ experience in a similar Accounts Payable / Finance role, • Strong Excel and general IT skills, • Experience with Microsoft Business Central would be highly desirable, • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Benefits • Permanent role from day one, • Flexible working available, • 22 days holiday, • Company bonus scheme, • Private medical cover, • Life assurance, • Pension scheme, • Staff purchase benefits, • Free parking, • Overtime opportunities, • Further study support available If you are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a supportive finance team, we would love to hear from you. Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities