Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Dunsbury Park, Havant

Job Summary

Ensure the efficient operation of the Accounts Payable function including month end close and payment processing to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time. Working with other departments to resolve issues in a timely manner and maintaining strong financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier purchase invoices ensuring adherence to internal matching and approval rules, liaising with all departments to ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner to enable payments to be made to Suppliers agreed payment terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and where necessary liaise with suppliers regarding any anomalies. Monitor goods received and raise queries where necessary.
• Investigate and resolve supplier invoice related queries as they arise and escort where necessary. Prepare and review supplier payment schedule with Accounts Payable supervisor and prepare supplier payment runs along with monitoring and review of bank accounts, payroll payments and Direct Debit payments.
• Process employee’s expenses in line with current expenses policy ensuring necessary authorisation. Assist with end of month reconciliation and accruals.
• Liaise with all departments to resolve Purchase Order and invoice related queries.
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of local standard operating procedures and adherence to governance controls.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks where required.

Skills / Experience

• Preferred – Experience of working in an Accounts Payable function. Proven administration and organisational skills.
• Understanding and adherence to governance and compliance.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and work as part of a team.
• Accountancy qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA etc would be advantageous.
• Excellent computer skills with experience of using ERP workflows, invoice processing and payment systems.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through the inclusion plan

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

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