Your newpany
Due to restructuring, this prestigious logistics group has a number of new permanent opportunities across the finance function. Including a need for an experienced Accounts Payable Payments Assistant to join them.
Your new role
The Accounts Payable Payments Assistant is responsible for the accurate, timely and controlled execution of supplier and statutory payments. The role covers scheduled payment runs as well as urgent and ad-hoc payments, ensuring strict adherence topany policy, delegated authority and internal controls. The role works collaboratively with the AP Team Leader and AP Manager, safeguarding cash and supporting statutorypliance, with all risks and exceptions escalated appropriately.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
1. Prepare and process regular supplier payment runs in line with agreed schedules and payment terms.
2. Process urgent same-day payments, ensuring appropriate authorisation and escalation to the AP Team Leader or AP Manager.
3. Process one-off and ad-hoc payments, validating business justification and policy adherence.
4. Process direct debit payments and ensure accurate and timely posting.
5. Validate payment data including bank details, amounts and due dates prior to submission.
6. Maintain full audit trails and supporting documentation for all payments.
7. Match cash movements and support bank reconciliation activity.
8. Investigate rejected or failed payments and escalate issues appropriately.
9. Prepare and submit VAT payments in support of VAT return processes.
10. Prepare and submit CIS payments and associated documentation.
11. Provide proof of payment for insurance claims, audit requests and supplier queries.
12. Respond to audit requests for payment evidence.
13. Provide payments and cash outflow data to Treasury to support cash forecasting.
14. Immediately escalate any payment risks, control breaches or irregularities to the AP Team Leader or AP Manager.
Role ContextKey control role within Accounts Payable, working closely with AP leadership to safeguard cash and ensurepliance.
What you'll need to succeed
15. Strong knowledge of accounts payable payment processes and controls.
16. Experience with urgent, statutory and ad-hoc payments.
17. Knowledge of VAT and CIS payment requirements.
18. High accuracy and attention to detail.
19. Confident use of finance systems and spreadsheets.
20. Control-focused, calm and reliable under pressure.
21. Demonstrates integrity and professionalism at all times.
22. Works collaboratively with AP Team Leader, AP Manager, Treasury and Finance.
23. Escalates issues promptly and constructively.
What you'll get in return
An attractive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working.