Accounts Payable Officer - Leading Fashion Business - Based outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Hays Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading & rapidly growing fashion business based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to recruit a dynamic, experienced & hands-on Accounts Payable Officer. A fast-paced purchase ledger role responsible for ensuring the accurate & timely process of supplier invoices, managing payments, along with reconciling accounts. The role reports directly into the Accounts Payable Manager & will support the accounting team as the business continues to grow. The position is open to full-time and part-time finance professionals. A great opportunity to join a successful fashion business as they continue to grow. Your new role Your key duties will involve accurately processing a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approvals are in place. Preparing/processing payment runs via BACS, CHAPS & cheque payments. Performing monthly supplier statement reconciliations, resolving accounts payable queries by liaising with suppliers/internal departments, along with assisting with employee expenses. You will maintain accurate financial records, update the accounts payable ledger regularly, and assist with month-end closing activities including accruals and reconciliations. You will support senior financial management with process improvement projects to enhance efficiency within the accounts payable function, along with ad-hoc duties for the wider finance team. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this hands-on Accounts Payable position, you will need experience in a similar role, AAT qualified, working towards an AAT or qualified by experience. Comfortable with financial systems, with key MS Excel skills, strong attention to detail for data entry and processing. You will be able to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, along with key communication skills to build both internal/external relationships at all levels. You will be adaptable to business needs, a quick learner with key problem-solving skills. Experience within the retail or fashion sectors previously would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Accounts Payable role offers a salary between £26,000- £30,000 per annum, dependable on experience based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Fully on-site role, with one day remote working after the probation period. Open to both full-time and part-time applications. Benefits include a company pension scheme, employee assistance programmes, discounts off company products, progression opportunities and further group benefits. A great opportunity to really support a growing fashion business where you can really add value in accounts payable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4756438