Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable AssistantAxon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing services business based close to Warrington to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, while maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Coding invoices and posting them onto the purchase ledger.
• Managing invoice approval workflows and ensuring timely authorisation.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Resolving supplier queries and payment-related issues.
• Maintaining accurate supplier account records and master data.
• Assisting with employee expenses and company credit card administration.
• Supporting month-end accounts payable processes.
• Liaising with departments across the business to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Confident using Excel and working with financial data.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy finance environment.