Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant | South Birmingham | Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a growing finance team in a newly created role due to continued expansion within the business. This is a varied, end-to-end AP position where you’ll take ownership of part of the ledger while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume setting and takes pride in keeping things organised, accurate and moving efficiently. You’ll need to be confident managing supplier queries, processing stock invoices and building strong relationships internally and externally, whilst being happy to support wider team priorities when needed.

What you will be doing

Processing high volumes of stock invoices across the purchase ledger

Managing three-way matching processes including invoice, PO and GRN checks

Raising and resolving supplier queries in a timely and professional manner

Chasing PODs, credit notes and outstanding documentation to ensure invoices reach payable status

Completing supplier statement reconciliations and supporting payment runs

Taking ownership of a section of the ledger whilst supporting the wider AP team

Liaising with suppliers, stores and internal departments to resolve discrepancies

Supporting with holiday and sickness cover across the finance function

Assisting the Purchase Ledger Manager with ad hoc finance and head office duties

What we need from you

Previous experience within Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger

Experience processing stock invoices and working with GRNs would be highly beneficial

Strong query resolution skills and confidence communicating with suppliers

Comfortable working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Good Excel skills and strong organisational ability

A team-focused attitude with a willingness to support colleagues where needed

Whats in it for you

Hybrid working

Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities

Enhanced pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support

Colleague discounts across the wider group

Holiday buy scheme

Excellent long-term career development opportunities

If you’re looking for a stable and growing business where you can genuinely become part of the team whilst developing your AP career further, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Ref: 1341075