Accounts Payable Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support on a temporary basis. The role will be based in the Rossendale area and will require the candidate to work on site on a Monday to Friday basis working 9am - 5pm on an on-going basis paying £12.21 per hour. 

The Accounts Payable Assistant will be responsible for supporting the accounts team in the processing of invoices, managing vendor payments, and ensuring accurate financial records. This role involves working closely with the other departments to ensure that all the payments are processed efficiently on time. 

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a suitable candidate who has experience of Accounts Payable, Purchase ledger, Invoice Entry or any experience in processing invoices.

• Invoice Processing - receive, review and verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy and proper approval 
• Data Entry - Accurately input invoice data into the accounting system, ensuring correct coding and compliance with companies’ policies 
• Supplier Management - Maintain and update vendor information, communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries, and resolve any discrepancies
• Payment processing - Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments, Raising credit cards.
• Record Keeping - Maintain organised records of invoices, purchase orders and other financial documents 
• Purchase Ledger & Bank Reconciliation - Assist in reconciling accounts payable ledger and ensuring that all payments are accounted for and properly posted using Sage 200
• Taking Payment - over the telephone using a on-line system
• Issuing Invoices - Re-issuing invoices if customer has not received ready to receive payment 

What we’re looking for 

• Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger Experience 
• Strong Attention to detail 
• IT Proficient - experience using Sage ideally or any other financial system along with MS 365, excel at intermediate level
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Problem Solving experience 
• Understanding and empathic manner 
• Team player 
• DBS will be required, either to have one or to go through a standard check 

What's in it for you 

• Immediate opportunity 
• On-going temporary work 
• On-site working 
• Free car parking 
• £12.21 per hour - dependent on experience