Accounts Payable Assistant

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing, forward-thinking automotive business based onsite near Daventry, Northamptonshire on a Full-time hybrid basis!  A temp to perm position based on a Salary from £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Are you the person everyone turns to when invoices need to be processed accurately and on time?

Do you take pride in getting every detail right — from matching purchase orders to reconciling statements and meeting payment deadlines?

Based at the UK head office near Daventry, this is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to get involved in the many different sides of a busy finance and administration department, with a particular focus on USA finance operations. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team where you’ll be encouraged to use your own initiative and communicate confidently with colleagues across the business on a daily basis. As a forward-thinking, progressive company with exciting plans for expansion, this role offers a secure and rewarding future for the right person

What you’ll do as the Accounts Payable Assistant

Assist with Accounts queries from suppliers (including emails and phone calls)
Supplier reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
Posting invoices and payments to the new finance systems
Monitoring the Accounts Payable inbox
Running reports from the finance system and other internal systems
Communication with the USA Finance Team
Use of NetSuite, Tipalti, and use of the MS Office, including Excel
Work closely with other members of the finance team to gather relevant information and help with month end reconciliations and supplier reconciliations
Assist with other finance and office admin tasks as necessary
Are you the Accounts Payable Assistant we are looking for?

Confident communicator who enjoys working with people across all levels
Comfortable using accounting systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Basic IT skills, although training on internal systems will be provided
Accounting qualification desirable but not essential — experience counts too!
Good numeracy skills with attention to numerical detail
Flexible attitude with the ability to work across finance roles
Used to working in a small office environment where close relationships with colleagues are key. Used to dealing with customers, suppliers, and employees
Why join?

You’ll be joining a progressive company in an exciting phase of growth, with opportunities to develop your skills and take on new responsibilities as the business expands. If you value teamwork, autonomy, and variety in your role, you’ll feel right at home here.

Ready to make your mark as an Accounts Payable Assistant?
Apply today and bring your expertise to a business that values precision, initiative, and people who care about getting it right.

We’re interested in speaking to those with experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Administration, Purchase Ledger, or Accounts Assistant roles!

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. Please note, we are unable to offer VISA Sponsorship for this position; we require all applicants to hold full unrestricted Right to Work in the UK