Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant | Knutsford | Growing Business | Career Progression

Looking to level up your finance career?

My client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking services business based in Knutsford, and they’re on the lookout for a sharp, detail-loving Accounts Payable Assistant to join their expanding Group Finance team.

This isn’t your standard AP role — you’ll be working across multiple entities, getting real exposure to a dynamic group structure, and playing a key part in keeping the engine of the business running smoothly.

What you’ll be getting stuck into:

• Owning the purchase-to-pay process across the group
• Processing invoices accurately and on time (no backlog chaos here!)
• Coding costs correctly across departments and entities
• Handling supplier queries like a pro — solving problems, not creating them
• Managing expenses and company cards across the business
• Posting cashbooks and allocating payments
• Reconciling supplier statements and spotting discrepancies
• Supporting cash flow forecasting (you’ll actually see the bigger picture!)
• Getting involved in month-end close
• Keeping VAT checks tight and compliant
• Suggesting smarter, more efficient ways of doing things

What they’re looking for:

• Super organised with killer attention to detail
• Able to juggle tasks and hit deadlines without breaking a sweat
• Confident communicator — both internally and with suppliers
• Comfortable working across multiple entities
• Proactive, reliable, and takes pride in accuracy
• Someone who wants to learn, grow, and progress

Bonus points if you have:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
• Exposure to a multi-entity environment
• Solid understanding of accounting basics
• Strong Excel skills

Why this role?

• Be part of a growing business where you can actually make an impact
• Gain exposure to a group-level finance function
• Clear opportunity to develop your career

If you’re looking for a role where you’re more than just processing invoices — and want to be part of something growing and exciting — this could be the one