Junior Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Nottingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Finance / Accounts Payable
Start Date: ASAP
Hays is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Graduate Accounts Payable Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join a fast-paced finance team and gain valuable experience in Accounts Payable. If you're looking to build a career in finance and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate AP Assistant, you’ll be involved in a wide range of tasks, including:
1. Scanning and transferring invoices for processing
2. Invoice processing and handling rejections
3. Setting up new suppliers and managing amendments
4. Supporting manual and system-generated payment runs
5. Producing credit transfers and funding shortfall reports
6. Processing rates and reconciling supplier accounts
7. Managing final reminders and clearing the AP inbox
8. Performing ad hoc duties to support the wider finance team
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Skills & Attributes
9. Confident, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
10. Strong attention to detail with high accuracy and numeracy
11. Self-starter with initiative and ownership of responsibilities
12. Excellentmunication skills – both written and verbal
13. Highly motivated with a mature, proactive attitude
14. Team player with a track record of meeting deadlines
15. Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
16. Previous experience in a finance / accounts role (could be placement year or experience)
Desirable ExperienceFamiliarity with Excel and Word (including v-lookups and pivot tables)
17. Previous experience in Accounts Payable or invoice-to-cash processes
18. Awareness of general accounting procedures andpliance standards
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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