Accounts Payable Assistant
Salary Range
£30-31000
Location
North East Wales
Contract
Temporary
Job Ref:
HJ/0105
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our finance team for a minimum period of 12 months, with potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. This position requires proficiency in accounting software and a strong ability to analyse financial data.
Key Responsibilities
Scan invoices and data onto relevant data capture system used for invoice data and approvals
Verify scanned invoices for accuracy
Enter and match invoices to purchase orders according to defined procedures and targets
Enter invoices without purchase orders according to defined procedures and targets
Process daily travel & expense claims
Deal with telephone & e-mail enquiries
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Verify and escalate invoices awaiting authorisation or further action
Input data for Key Performance Indicators relating to invoice processing
Execute payment runs
Undertake problem-solving in areas relevant to primary duties
Follow and encourage others within the business to follow set procedures and processes.
Adhoc work and cover work as required
The Person
We’re looking for someone who has previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or a similar transactional finance position. You’ll ideally have:
Demonstrable accounts payable experience
Good Excel skills and competent with ERP system, preferably SAP
Experience in Concur expense reimbursement would be useful but not essential
Good people skills to build strong relationships with team, business, and external partners.
Good communicator, excellent telephone manners and able to influence others.
High level of customer service awareness.
What’s on Offer
12 month temporary contract
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
