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Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a well-established and successful service business based in Leeds, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Payable Assistant to the team.

Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a key role in the wider team. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a structured finance environment but is also open-minded, proactive and keen to contribute ideas around improving processes and efficiencies.

This opportunity would suit someone with solid accounts payable experience who understands the importance of accuracy, communication and smooth financial processes across departments.

Your key responsibilities would be:

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.

• Reconciling supplier statements and direct debit payments and resolving any discrepancies promptly.

• Maintaining and updating accounts payable ledgers and ensuring month-end deadlines are met.

• Preparing supplier payment runs (weekly/monthly) and ensuring compliance with agreed payment terms.

• Liaising with all parties (internal / external departments) to resolve invoice/payment queries.

• Supporting internal and external audit requirements by providing necessary documentation.

As the successful candidate you need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

• Proven track record in accounts payable.

• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliation) with strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage, QuickBooks).

• Good organisational and time management skills, able to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Our client is offering the following:

• Starting salary up to £30,000

• Annual leave: generous entitlement, increasing with service, plus option to buy additional leave.

• Pension & protection: pension scheme and life assurance.

• Benefits platform: Access to a wide benefits package, including discounts, cycle to work, health cash plans, online GP, and Employee Assistance Programme

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