Job Description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Department: Finance & Resources

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: National Office

Reporting To: Dalbir Bansal

Compensation: £ 29000 per annum (basic salary) plus £ 3630 per annum (geographical allowance)

Description

£ 29,000 per annum (basic salary) plus £ 3,630 per annum (geographical allowance)

Permanent - Full Time

Hybrid

Accounts Payable Assistant

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintaining financial records, and providing excellent support to colleagues across the organisation. You'll also help administer staff credit cards, support payment runs and reconciliations and contribute to improving the efficiency of our processes.

Why join us?

• This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive team.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of accounts payable activities.
• Help us continually improve how we work.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Respond to queries from colleagues and suppliers, resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare weekly BACS payment runs and maintain payment audit records.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and support bank reconciliations.
• Set up new suppliers and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Administer staff credit cards and petty cash arrangements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration role.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good Excel and finance systems skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with colleagues and suppliers.
• AAT qualification, studying towards AAT, or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.

Job Benefits