Permanent

Accounts Payable Assistant

Candidate Source Ltd

Bury, BL9 0AS

£26000 - £29000 per annum

Posted: 26 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 26 October 2026

Ref: 2509LC1548

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About the Role

A Bury based company is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant on a permanent contract, offering £26,000 to £29,000 per annum. The successful candidate will support daily financial operations, processing payments, invoices and receipts while keeping records accurate within the accounting system. Duties include supplier statement reconciliations, allocating payments, investigating discrepancies, and resolving queries with vendors and internal departments. The post holder will also manage expense claims and credit cards, provide administrative help to the finance function, and assist with month end procedures and year end audit requirements. Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, competent numeracy, and confident communication skills.

A Bury based company is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
As the Accounts Payable Assistant you will:
- Process payments, invoices, and receipts
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system
- Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations
- Allocate payments and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding financial queries
- Provide administrative support to the wider finance function
- Manage employee expense claims and credit cards
- Assist with month end procedures and supporting year end audit requirements
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant with:
- Previous purchase ledger or finance administration experience
- Experience maintaining accurate financial records
- Processing invoices, payments, and receipts
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage workloads independently
- Understanding of CIS and VAT DRC would be beneficial but not essential
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. In return you will receive a salary of around £28,000 per annum plus 24 days per annum plus bank holidays increasing with service and Private Health care.
If this sounds like the Accounts Payable Assistant role for you, click apply now.
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