We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team and an FTC to the end of March 2025! This is an exciting role where you will be able to join an established team and take the next step in your career! You will be responsible for resolution of creditor accounts and queries, weekly payment runs, expenses and invoices. This role would suit somebody with excellent time management skills and good attention to detail, with an organised and structured approach to delivery. Based at Junction 41 in Wakefield, with free parking and a flexible, hybrid way of working, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in our team. Colleagues are required to work in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week, with the expectation of additional attendance when needed. Ensure invoices are correctly authorised at the relevant level Work to a strict month-end close timetable Prioritise key tasks to meet daily targets Reconcile monthly supplier statements and ensure any discrepancies are resolved promptly Review supplier ledger accounts each month, ensuring all payments are allocated, and any issues are escalated to the Transactional Finance Manager Review, log, scan both staff expense and credit card claims, ensuring VAT is correct, costs are coded correctly along with gaining appropriate authorisation Work closely with other departments and stores always given excellent customer service Prepare and process weekly payment runs Monitor our various emails in-boxes on a rota basis Maintain a level of discretion and confidentiality at all times Prior experience working in a fast paced accounts payable department is preferable Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outook Experience of SAP is desirable (although full training would be given) Excellent communication both written and verbal Keen to learn new skills Excellent customer service skills
