We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our rural, Leominster client within their finance team on a full time basis. The main purpose of this role is to maintain the payables ledger by processing invoices and expenses, whilst reconciling suppler statements and foreign currencies.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to gain experience within a finance environment whilst joining an established and supportive team.

What you can expect:

• Salary: £26,500 - £28,500, depending on experience
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working available after initial training period – 3 days office & 2 days at home
• 39 hour working week, Monday to Friday (4pm finish on a Friday)
• Progression opportunities
• 6month probationary period
• Two positions available – a permanent role and a 12-month fixed term contract

What you will be doing:

• Process supplier invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP, ensuring timely posting and approval in line with the authority matrix
• Resolve invoice queries by liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Review and approve employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policy
• Reconcile supplier statements to maintain an accurate accounts payable ledger
• Verify and update supplier master data, including validating bank detail changes with suppliers
• Manage foreign currency for business travel, including ordering, issuing, and reconciling currency balances
• Support the implementation of automated invoice processing and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process improvements
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring AP controls and procedures are maintained
• Build strong relationships across the business to support collaboration and continuous process improvement
• Provide wider support to the Finance team, contributing to reporting enhancements and process efficiencies as required

What we are looking for:

• Previous basic finance experience preferred
• IT literate, including good Excel skills and the ability to manipulate data
• Highly organised, demonstrates high accuracy and attention to detail
• Ensure the successful completion of every task or activity, whilst maintaining a positive, can-do attitude