Accounts Payable Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

William Stobart & Son
Appleton Thorn – Office Based
£25,000 – £30,000 | Permanent | Full-Time

Company Overview

William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage and logistics business operating across national transport networks. With a reputation built on reliability, operational control and financial discipline, we support a diverse commercial customer base across multiple sectors.

As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our finance function and are now recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team at our Appleton Thorn office.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger processes within a high-volume haulage environment.

This role requires accuracy, pace and commercial awareness. You will ensure supplier invoices are processed correctly and on time, payment runs are prepared efficiently, and supplier accounts are maintained accurately. You will also support wider finance objectives including working capital control and month-end reporting.

Experience using Sage 50 is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

High-volume invoice processing within Sage 50
2-way and 3-way matching of purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
Accurate coding of invoices to nominal ledger and cost centres
Supplier statement reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies
Proactive query resolution with suppliers and internal departments
Preparation of weekly and monthly payment runs
Processing BACS payments and maintaining payment schedules
Monitoring aged creditors to support cashflow and working capital control
Assisting with month end processes including accruals and reporting support
VAT accuracy checks to ensure compliance and correct treatment
Maintaining and reviewing supplier master data records
Supporting internal and external audit queries relating to Purchase Ledger
Identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce error rates
This role will suit someone who understands the financial impact of accurate Invoice Processing and timely Supplier Reconciliations on cashflow and supplier relationships.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger
Strong background in high-volume Invoice Processing
Experience completing Supplier Reconciliations
Experience preparing or supporting Payment Runs
Working knowledge of BACS payments
Understanding of Month End processes
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communicator, able to resolve supplier queries professionally
Competent in Microsoft Excel
Desirable:

Experience using Sage 50
Experience within haulage, logistics or transport
Understanding of VAT rules relating to purchase invoices
AAT qualification (or studying towards)

What We Offer

Salary £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
Permanent, full-time position
Office-based role in Appleton Thorn
Structured finance team with clear reporting lines
Exposure to commercial finance operations within a national haulage business
Opportunity to develop knowledge of working capital management and financial controls
Company pension scheme
28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Apply

If you have solid Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience and are looking to join a stable and growing haulage business, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV. Early applications are encouraged