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Accounts Payable Assistant

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Part time role - 2 days per week (or 4 x half days Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Assistant to support their finance department. This role involves managing the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices and ensuring timely payment of accounts. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a good understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work at pace with attention to detail.

Part time role - 2 days per week (or 4 x half days

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Assistant to support their finance department. This role involves managing the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices and ensuring timely payment of accounts. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a good understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work at pace with attention to detail.

  • Manage day-to-day processing of supplier invoices
  • Ensure timely payment of accounts
  • Support month-end closing processes

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, your primary role will be to manage the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices, ensuring that payments are made in a timely manner. You'll be responsible for matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, maintaining vendor records, and assisting with month-end closing processes. Your excellent organisational skills will enable you to handle high volumes of work efficiently, while your keen eye for detail ensures accuracy in all tasks.

  • Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
  • Ensure proper approval and coding of invoices in line with Company policy
  • Prepare and perform payment runs (BACS, cheques) on a fortnightly basis
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or queries
  • Maintain vendor records and ensure all information is accurate and up to date
  • Assist with month end closing processes, including accruals and reports
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding status of accounts payable in a timely manner
  • Assist with ad-hoc financial projects or admin tasks as required

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Accounts Payable Assistant role will bring proven experience from a similar finance role. Your understanding of accounting principles will be complemented by proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as SAP. Your strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and ability to collaborate effectively within a team will set you apart. You're motivated, reliable, flexible, and always ready to solve problems.

  • Proven experience in an accounts payable or general finance role
  • Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles
  • Proficient in MS excel and accounting software (ideally SAP)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team

What sets this company apart:

Our client offers a supportive working environment that feels like a family. They value collaboration, commitment, and understanding amongst their employees. This is an opportunity to join a company that truly values its staff.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Payable

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: St. Albans

Job Reference: P2D0IE-A37A94DE

Date posted: 14 May 2025

Consultant: Ashely Koven