Accounts Payable Assistant

    NorthamptonPermanent£30k - £35k
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    1 month ago
    JN -122025-1993306

    Accounts Payable Assistant

    Northampton Permanent £30k - £35k

    About the job

    Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are delighted to be working with a fast-growing, technology-driven business to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant based in Northampton. They are looking for someone to join on a permanent basis.

    Role

    In this role, you will support the Accounts Payable function, working closely with the wider finance team and assisting with month-end tasks.

    Key Responsibilities:

    * Processing a high volume of invoices and credit notes

    * Matching invoices to purchase orders and ensuring correct approvals

    * Supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies

    * Supporting weekly payment runs

    * Maintaining accurate supplier records within the finance system

    * Handling supplier queries professionally and promptly

    * Assisting with month-end processes including accruals and reporting

    * Supporting continuous improvement and finance process efficiencies

    The Ideal Candidate:

    * 1-2 years' experience within Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger

    * Strong understanding of invoice processing and reconciliations

    * Confident Excel user (VLOOKUPs, filters, pivot tables)

    * Strong systems skills with the ability to quickly learn new platforms

    * Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    * Strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams and suppliers

    Salary & Benefits

    * Monday-Friday, full-time (hybrid working)