EBSCO Information Services

Accounts Payable Assistant

EBSCO Information Services  •  Didcot, GB (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

Your Opportunity

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance & Accounting team in Didcot. This is a part-time role working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, offered on a fixed-term contract until December 2026.

You’ll be part of a fast-paced, high-volume environment where accuracy and organisation are key, playing an important role in supporting our Accounts Payable and Receivable functions. If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and being part of a collaborative team, this is a great opportunity to further your finance experience.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain accurate vendor records, ensuring all new and existing suppliers are correctly set up and verified
  • Conduct annual vendor checks via Companies House
  • Scan, collate, and batch invoices, matching them with delivery notes
  • Process invoices using internal systems, ensuring correct coding and payment terms
  • Liaise with the Warehouse team to confirm receipt of goods before processing invoices
  • Run daily SAP reports to ensure invoices are ready for payment
  • Resolve invoice and vendor queries within agreed service levels
  • Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis
  • Support month-end and year-end finance processes
  • Assist with additional finance tasks as required by the management team

About You

  • Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable role, ideally in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with SAP (desirable)
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
  • Quick to learn, adaptable, and responsive
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and anticipate tasks
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
  • Available to work 22.5 hours per week across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in the Didcot office
EBSCO Information Services

About EBSCO Information Services

At EBSCO Information Services, we hire great people and let them thrive. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it through a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases — all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users.

Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, MA
Year Founded
1984
Website
ebsco.com
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