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Base pay range: Not disclosed
Overview
Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Borehamwood
Job Type: Full-time, Office-Based 5 days a week – one day a week from home after 3 months
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Sales and Purchase Ledger Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of both the accounts payable and receivable processes. Your primary focus will be on managing supplier accounts, processing invoices accurately, and ensuring timely payments – all while maintaining high standards of customer service and supporting departmental deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Sales and Purchase Ledger Manager with day-to-day AP & AR functions.
* Take ownership of the purchaseledger function.
* Assist with subcontractor payments and ensure compliance with company policies.
* Process invoices accurately and efficiently.
* Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies.
* Monitor and follow up on internal invoice authorisations.
* Prepare reports for weekly and month-end payments.
* Resolve supplier queries both internally and externally.
* Ensure all payments align with departmental budgets and the Group Authorisation Matrix.
* Support on new systems implementation to improve automation and efficiency.
* Set up and maintain supplier and subcontractor accounts.
* Undertake ad hoc finance projects as directed by the line manager.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
* A strong work ethic with a keen willingness to learn and improve.
* Strong communication skills, able to engage with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
* Team player with a collaborative mindset.
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (£25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience)
* Company benefits package
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunities for training and development
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