Accounts Payable Assistant (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

Accounts Payable AssistantReporting to: Accounts Payable ManagerLocation: Bedford (Hybrid)Salary: £28,026Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)Hours: 37 hours per weekAbout the roleWe are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a key operational role, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger transactions across the organisation and its subsidiaries.You will play an important part in ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and on time, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing a responsive, customer-focused service to internal and external stakeholders.Key responsibilities Process purchase ledger transactions accurately and in line with agreed procedures and payment terms Maintain accurate supplier records, ensuring bank details are verified before being set up on the finance system Process regular payment runs in line with the payment schedule, including urgent and international payments when required Complete bank account and nominal ledger reconciliations within agreed timescales Resolve internal and external transactional queries promptly and professionally Review and process utility bills for void properties and communal supplies, maintaining accurate logs and investigating queries as needed Support month-end processes by preparing control account reconciliations and monthly reports Monitor compliance with processes and controls, escalating issues where appropriate ..... full job details .....