Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
đź“Ť Location: Mountain Ash - Fully Office-Based
đź•’ Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
💰 Rate: £14.36 – £15.00 per hour + holiday pay
đź—“ Start Date: Immediate
⏰ Hours: 37.5 per week
About the Role:
MĂ´rwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a fully office-based role, offering an immediate start. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and busy finance team on a potential temporary-to-permanent basis.
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in the smooth running of the purchase ledger function and take ownership of several key processes within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing supplier invoices, ensuring correct matching to POs and goods received
Handling staff expenses and ensuring timely reimbursement
Preparing and executing weekly and ad hoc payment runs
Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving any discrepancies
Maintaining positive supplier relationships and dealing with queries
Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries (internal and external)
Cashbook maintenance and daily bank reconciliations
Assisting with the AP month-end process and reporting
Supporting the preparation of weekly financial reports
Carrying out ad hoc financial reporting and tasks as required
Ensuring compliance with VAT requirements
Working with and maintaining spreadsheets to an intermediate level
Utilising KBM (ERP system) for all AP processes
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams and with suppliers
Good understanding of VAT, payment processing, and expenses
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic formulas)
Experience with KBM or other ERP systems is advantageous
Immediately available or available at short notice
The role is based fully on site in my clients’ office, working alongside a close-knit friendly team. Hours of work are -
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (30 mins lunch)
Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm