Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Opportunity: Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator Location: On-Site
Reports to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance
Department: Finance

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Parkside have teamed up with an existing client who are looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure their financial processing is seamless, their suppliers are paid on time, and their cash-flow operations run like clockwork.  
The Role Your primary focus will be managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process while supporting the wider finance team with daily administration and cash management. This is a high-volume, high-impact role perfect for someone who loves staying organised and meeting deadlines.  
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable: Manage the accounts inbox, post high volumes of invoices, match delivery tickets, and prepare payment runs/remittances for suppliers and subcontractors.
Bank & Cash Management: Perform daily bank reconciliations, accurately allocate cash receipts, and maintain a 3-month cash flow forecast.
Credit & Expenses: Reconcile multiple credit card statements (NatWest, Barclaycard, AMEX), track missing receipts, and manage fuel card expenditure.
Finance Admin: Process journals, client refunds, and staff expenses through Opera.
General Support: Assist with weekly payroll (as cover), handle legal/ad hoc admin requests, and support management with financial record retrieval.  
What We're Looking For
Experience: Proven background in Accounts Payable and complex reconciliations.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Opera and Excel is highly desirable.
Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage high volumes of data accurately under tight schedules.
Process-Driven: A solid understanding of cash allocation and core financial processes.  
Success in this Role Looks Like
Invoices processed within a 3-5 day SLA.
Timely and accurate daily bank reconciliations.
Smooth, error-free payment runs.
Proactive support during the month-end close