Jobs in Duffield

Your new company
A well-established and growing organisation based in the Nottingham area is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll play a key role in maintaining an efficient purchase ledger function and contributing to the continued success of the wider finance department. The business offers a professional, friendly and supportive working environment and values continuous improvement, accuracy, and strong teamwork.

Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time.Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and maintaining the accounts payable inbox.
Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including three-way matching.
Uploading and maintaining invoice records and ensuring data accuracy.
Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries in a timely manner.
Maintaining supplier query and invoice logs.
Processing manual invoices where required.
Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
Ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms.
Supporting internal and external audit requirements by preparing schedules and documentation.
Assisting with ad hoc finance administration tasks.
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the finance function.What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar transactional finance role.
Experience working in a high-volume finance environment.
A good understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Good IT skills, including strong Excel knowledge.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
A positive, proactive and can-do attitude.What you'll get in return

Competitive salary between £27,000 - £28,000
Opportunity to join a stable and growing business.
Supportive and collaborative finance team.
Exposure to a busy and varied accounts payable function.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Convenient Nottinghamshire location with excellent transport links.
Chance to contribute to process improvement initiatives and develop your finance career.If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity within a friendly and fast-paced finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now
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