AP Assistant - Maternity Cover

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable function with accuracy and efficiency. This includes processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations in a timely manner while maintaining professional standards and compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate will quickly adapt to the organisation, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and take full ownership of the Accounts Payable process, ensuring it operates smoothly and independently throughout the fixed-term period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Finance team to support and manage the Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure invoices, payments, and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time while upholding professional standards.
• Adapt quickly to the business environment and work closely with colleagues across the Finance department.
• Take full responsibility for the Accounts Payable process, ensuring it operates efficiently and independently during the fixed-term period.
• Oversee the purchase ledger and handle payment processing tasks.
• Manage the supplier onboarding process from start to finish.
• Implement strict controls to monitor and manage supplier spending.
• Take ownership of key balance sheet accounts, including reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day management.
• Provide support to the Finance Team as needed to maintain service excellence.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to meet deadlines and deliver value to the business.

Skills and experience:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Proven experience in accounts payable roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Skilled in data entry and management with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Capable of meeting strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience using Sage X3 is desirable but not essential

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