Ventro and Firntec are growing rapidly in the fire safety sector, and we're looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team in Plymouth. With circa £50m in annual revenue and an active acquisitions programme, this is your chance to be part of something substantial and fast-moving.
If you're looking for a finance role where your work directly supports a company that saves lives, while building expertise in a dynamic, acquisition-focused environment, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
What's in it for you
Real career development
- Join a finance team of 10 during an exciting growth phase. As we acquire new companies and expand operations, you'll gain exposure to different accounting systems, processes, and business integrations that will accelerate your career progression.
Variety that keeps you engaged
- Work across multiple company ledgers, supporting both established operations and new acquisitions. One day you're reconciling supplier statements, the next you're helping integrate a newly acquired company's accounts. No two weeks are the same.
Job security in an essential industry
- Fire safety never goes out of demand. You'll be working in a recession-proof sector with clear progression paths within a rapidly expanding finance function.
Work that matters
- While you're processing invoices and managing supplier relationships, you're supporting projects that install life-saving fire protection systems in schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings across the UK.
Other benefits include:
* Competitive Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience
* Flexible Benefits:
Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off
* Healthcare:
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
* Employee Referral Program:
Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals
* Sustainable Transport:
Cycle-to-work scheme supporting environmental initiatives
* Company Rewards:
Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs
Day-to-day responsibilities
You'll be managing the supplier and subcontractor ledgers across our group of companies, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices. This involves entering invoices into the Accounts Payable system, ensuring correct coding, and verifying proper CIS and VAT treatment—critical in the construction and fire safety sectors.
You'll coordinate with project managers and department heads to obtain invoice approvals, then process payments for submission to the Financial Controller. Building strong relationships with suppliers is key—you'll be the main point of contact for resolving payment queries and maintaining positive working relationships.
Your attention to detail will be crucial when reconciling supplier statements to our accounting system, catching discrepancies early and ensuring our records are always accurate. You'll also maintain organised supplier records and filing systems that support both day-to-day operations and audit requirements.
As we continue our acquisitions programme, you'll have opportunities to support the integration of new companies into our finance systems, giving you valuable exposure to business transitions and system implementations.
What you'll need
Essential skills:
* Previous Accounts Payable experience in a similar role
* Strong attention to detail when processing invoices and reconciling accounts
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Experience using accounting software
* Ability to build strong professional relationships with suppliers and colleagues
* Good organisational skills to manage workload effectively
Helpful experience:
* Background in construction or fire safety finance functions
* Understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) requirements
* Experience working in a multi-company or group structure
* Exposure to business acquisitions or system integrations
We're more interested in your accuracy, reliability and work ethic than ticking every box perfectly.
About the role
This is a full-time, office-based position in Plymouth, working Monday to Friday (42.5 hours per week). You'll report directly to the Group Financial Controller and work as part of a supportive 10-person finance team.
This isn't just another accounts payable job. You're joining during a period of significant growth and expansion, which means real opportunities to progress as the company scales. The finance team is central to our success, ensuring smooth operations while we deliver projects that genuinely protect lives.
Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Note:
Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.
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