Accounts Payable Assistant
Location:
East Sussex
Salary:
£29,000
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
About the Client
Simon Acres Group LTD are representing a well-established, fast-paced organisation within the
builders merchant industry
. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement within their central finance department.
About the Role
This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key part in supporting the finance team, ensuring supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Process and code supplier invoices and credit notes accurately into the accounting system.
Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes, resolving discrepancies promptly.
Prepare and process weekly or monthly payment runs, ensuring authorisation and compliance.
Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and maintain accurate ledgers.
Handle supplier and internal queries professionally, maintaining strong relationships.
Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions in line with policy.
Support month-end reporting, accruals, and audit preparation.
Maintain clear and organised financial records and support continuous process improvement.
Requirements / Skills:
Proven experience in
accounts payable
,
purchase ledger
, or a similar finance role (1+ year).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
Knowledge of UK financial procedures and basic payroll awareness desirable.
Proficient in
Microsoft Excel
(including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
Experience with accounting software such as
Sage
,
SAP
, or
Dynamics 365
.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
Full UK driving licence preferred.
What’s on Offer:
Supportive, team-oriented finance environment
Opportunities for progression and professional development
Stability within a well-established and growing organisation
Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position