Accounts Payable Assistant Bristol, BS1 Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working About this opportunity We're searching for an accounts payable assistant to join our UK accounts team in Bristol. Joining us as accounts payable assistant you'll play a key role in the accounts team and support the wider group finance function through delivery of timely day-to-day operation and compliance of UK accounts payable invoicing and associated payments. This is a junior role with excellent opportunities to gain valuable exposure to a range of accounts skills, and experience working as part of a large group finance function. You'll receive support from senior colleagues to enhance your knowledge and skills, and opportunities to take on further duties as you grow within the role. Your responsibilities will include: Work with the support of the Accounts Manager and Accounts Payable Supervisor to implement and maintain best practice accounts payable procedures. Supporting the management of supplier accounts. Ensure the timely, accurate coding of supplier invoices to the ledger including GL, cost centre, job/project including the correct recording of VAT treatment. Handling queries in a timely, professional manner. Maintain accurate, up-to-date supplier records, supporting the UK Financial Control team with any audit queries. Assisting with monthly liaison with suppliers – reviewing supplier statements against the sub-ledger for accuracy and completeness. Checking new suppliers against the approved/preferred supplier listing, ensuring the full approval process has been followed, including ad-hoc review/re-approval of existing approved suppliers. Working with the Accounts Payable Supervisor to improve the accuracy of the supplier invoice postings (cost centre, GL, job/project). Liaison with the Accounts Payable Supervisor to proactively control the timing and amount of each supplier payment cycle – to support the UK cash flow forecasting process. Support the UK’s accounts payable migration into a new global ERP (general ledger/transactional system). As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to: Opportunities to develop and grow your career A contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Our global travel scholarship programme Flexible working arrangements Who we’re looking for As Accounts Payable Assistant you will need the following experience, knowledge and key skills: Understanding of the accounts payable function in relation to wider financial and accounting transactions a large, multi-entity group environment. Initiative to work in both a matrixed team environment and individually Flexibility and adaptability to changes in workload and new responsibilities A detail oriented approach with sound judgement Clear & effective communication skills both written and verbal Working knowledge of professional accounting software/systems/packages. Sound working knowledge of core software packages, specifically Excel and MS Office 365 (Word, Outlook). Qualifications Experience in an Accounts Payable function or similar accounting role Ideally Working towards AAT level 2 qualification or higher About us Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.