Accounts payable assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

📍 Hayes (4 days in the office)

💰 £35,000 + progression opportunities


I’m currently working with a well-established and growing business based in Hayes who are looking to hire an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team.

This role would suit someone with 2–3 years’ Accounts Payable experience who is looking to take real ownership of their role, develop their skills and grow within a business.


The role:

* Processing high volumes of invoices (500+), ensuring accuracy and correct coding
* Full end-to-end Accounts Payable responsibilities
* Managing supplier queries and building strong relationships
* Supporting payment runs and reconciliations
* Assisting with month-end processes, audits and reporting
* Working closely with the Management Accountant on wider finance tasks


What the client is looking for:

* 2–3 years’ Accounts Payable experience
* Confident processing high volumes of invoices (500+)
* Strong understanding of the full AP cycle (end-to-end)
* Someone who takes ownership of their workload and can work independently
* Comfortable stepping up and supporting the function when needed (e.g. during holidays)
* Experience improving processes or suggesting efficiencies is highly desirable
* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
* Ideally studying or interested in AAT (not essential)


Why apply?

* Genuine opportunity to develop and learn within a supportive team
* Exposure to broader finance duties including audits and management accounts
* Clear progression potential over time (including future supervisory opportunities)


Candidates must live within a 45-minute commute of Hayes and be happy working 4 days per week in the office.