Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: BroxbourneWorking Pattern:
* Full-time, permanent
* Office-based during probation hybrid thereafter (3 days office / 2 days home)
* Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Reports to: Finance Manager
Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annumBenefits:
* 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme (4% to 8% contribution)
* On-site parking
About the Role
You’ll play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time, supporting an efficient finance function and delivering a high level of service to internal teams and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
* Process supplier invoices and credit card payments accurately and promptly
* Run weekly payment cycles (BACS, cheques) and manage urgent payments
* Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies
* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support repairs/insurance recharge reconciliation
* Maintain credit cards, prepayment cards, and petty cash
* Ensure compliance with approval processes, policies, and financial regulations
* Prepare month-end journals (accruals and prepayments)
* Support audit requirements
* Handle supplier and internal queries efficiently
Requirements
Essential:
* Previous admin experience, ideally in finance
* Knowledge of accounts payable processes
* Strong attention to detail and organisation
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Intermediate Excel skills
Desirable:
* Experience with purchase order systems
* Understanding of VAT and financial controls
* Experience managing supplier queries and reconciliations
* Experience using SUN systems
* Experience within housing, property, or public sector environments