Jobs in Haydock

Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Haydock, Merseyside
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Marc Daniels are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established and growing business based in Haydock. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience who is looking to join a supportive finance team within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed deadlines.
Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
Ensuring invoices are correctly coded, authorised and posted to the finance system.
Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are made in line with agreed terms.
Maintaining accurate supplier records and account details.
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
Resolving invoice, payment and purchase order queries in a timely manner.
Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to supplier and internal enquiries.
Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve outstanding issues.
Assisting with month-end activities, including aged creditor reviews and reporting.
Supporting process improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.Person Specification:

Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant role.
Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment procedures.
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
Confident user of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Proactive approach with excellent organisational skills.
Knowledge of VAT coding and accounting principles would be advantageous.
Experience using systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage or similar would be beneficial.What's on Offer:

Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000.
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office 2 days working from home

Company pension scheme.
Generous holiday allowance.
Study support (where applicable).
Career development and progression opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional looking to join a growing organisation where they can develop their skills and contribute to a high-performing finance function.
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