Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant | 14-month FTC | Cambridge | 5-days in office | £30,000
The Role:
The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function within the Finance Department. The role focuses on accurate invoice processing, supplier account management, payment preparation, and maintaining the purchase ledger while ensuring strong financial controls and timely reporting.
This role suits a detail-oriented and proactive individual who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment and contributing to efficient financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
+Maintain the purchase ledger across multiple entities accurately and in a timely manner.
+Process supplier invoices within the ERP system and match purchase order invoices to goods receipt lines.
+Monitor and manage outstanding invoices, ensuring prompt processing and resolution.
+Liaise with internal teams to ensure goods receipts are completed and pricing discrepancies are addressed.
+Maintain supplier accounts and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
+Process individual and batch supplier payments through multiple banking systems.
+Post bank transactions to ledgers across different entities.
+Support purchase ledger closure as part of the month-end process.
Key Skills and Experience:
+Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance support role is desirable.
+Experience working in a multi-entity or multicurrency environment is beneficial.
+ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365 (or similar).
+Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
+Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables.
Join a dynamic and collaborative finance team where your attention to detail and initiative will make a real impact. This is a great opportunity to develop your Accounts Payable experience, build strong stakeholder relationships, and grow your career in a supportive and fast-paced environment