Accounts Payable Assistant - Hybrid

Sheridan Maine is working with a well-established and growing business in Bournemouth to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join its friendly and supportive finance team.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, values-driven organisation with a portfolio of well-known consumer brands and an excellent reputation for its positive working culture.
The role offers a varied workload, hybrid working and an attractive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience who enjoys being part of a collaborative finance team.
 
The Role
Reporting into the finance team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices, payments and expenses are processed accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes, ensuring accurate coding and posting to the accounting system.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Handling supplier queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances.
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Assisting with month-end activities, including reconciliations, journals and accruals.
• Supporting audit requirements and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.

 
About You
The successful candidate will have previous experience working in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role and will be confident managing a busy workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger position.
• Good knowledge of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to resolving queries and meeting deadlines. 

In addition to hybrid working, the business offers an excellent range of benefits.
 
If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Bournemouth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for further information.
 
Apply today or contact Mandy Marsh for a confidential discussion.
 
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK full-time without restriction.
Due to the volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.