Cheltenham – Office based 36 hours per week
£24,000 - £25,000
A well-established professional services organisation is seeking a reliable and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join its internal finance team based in Cheltenham.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous invoice processing experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within finance in a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing and posting purchase invoices accurately and efficiently in line with internal procedures and deadlines
* Ensuring invoices are correctly coded, approved and recorded within accounting systems
* Managing a high-volume workload of approximately 600–800 invoices per month, including international invoices and multiple currencies
* Responding to accounts payable queries in a timely and professional manner
* Liaising with finance colleagues and operational teams to resolve invoice and payment issues
* Maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation
* Assisting senior team members and supporting the wider finance function during busy periods
* Following internal controls, procedures and company policies at all times
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience processing purchase invoices within an accounts payable or finance environment
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally
* Reliable, proactive and a collaborative team player
Desirable
* Experience working within an internal finance team
* Familiarity with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
* Interest in building a long-term career within finance
* Additional Information
This position would suit an organised and motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and takes pride in delivering accurate work to tight deadlines
Salary description
£23000.00 - £25000.00 per year