Accounts Payable
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000
Woking, Surrey
Hybrid working (3 days in the office), 9:00am to 6:00pm
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An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant or Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a one-year fixed term contact. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a collaborative and supportive accounts function.
The business offers a professional yet friendly working environment, where teamwork and continuous improvement are encouraged. You’ll be joining a finance team that values accuracy, efficiency and strong working relationships across the wider business.
Working in amazing modern offices in Woking, Surrey with lovely social open plan facilities. Minutes’ walk from an amazing high street, close to local trains and bus routes. The high street features a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, bars and trendy cafes.
This is exciting opportunity an immediate start (however they can accommodate a month’s notice period) role. The interview process is a two-stage process, initially a face-to-face interview in the office followed by a Teams meeting.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organised and confident communicating with both internal teams and external suppliers.
Role Purpose
To deliver the full range of purchase ledger responsibilities, supporting the Accounts Payable function and ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier transactions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
*Post all supplier invoices and staff expense claims, ensuring accurate 3-way matching to purchase orders and receipts.
*Produce weekly payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and within agreed terms.
*Reconcile supplier statements and proactively resolve discrepancies.
*Identify and resolve invoice and payment queries, working closely with venues, buyers and suppliers.
*Set up new supplier accounts, ensuring all required documentation is verified and recorded accurately.
*Process and allocate manual payments made outside the standard BACS process.
*Respond to supplier telephone queries professionally and efficiently.
*Share responsibility for managing the Accounts Payable inbox.
*Complete credit application forms prior to submission for approval.
*Clear aged queries and maintain accurate ledger records.
*Provide holiday and sickness cover for colleagues within the team.
Knowledge and Skills Required
*Minimum of 2 years’ purchase ledger experience.
*Experience working with multiple ledgers and high volumes of invoices is advantageous.
*Strong organisational and time management skills.
*Ability to multitask, prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
*Deadline-driven with strong problem-solving skills.
*Confident IT user and quick to learn new systems.
Systems Experience
Experience with the following systems would be beneficial:
*Sage, Xero or Quickbooks
*Advanced Excel skills
*Outlook