Accounts Payable Assistant
The Supply Register
Accounts Payable Assistant Nottingham Location: Colwick (moving to Wells area from September) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:00pm Contract: Full-time, Ongoing Temporary. Potential of permanent oppurtunity. Start Date: Tuesday (ASAP) The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of one of our partner Multi-Academy Trusts for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team. Initially based in Colwick , the successful candidate will relocate with the finance team to the Wells area from September. This is an ongoing full-time opportunity with an immediate start. The Role Working as part of the finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: - Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices. - Matching, checking and coding invoices. - Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies. - Preparing supplier payments in line with payment deadlines. - Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts. - Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice queries. - Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems. - Supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties as required. The Ideal Candidate - Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience is essential. - Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy. - Good organisational and time management skills. - Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. - Experience using finance systems is advantageous. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships. - Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team. Essential Compliance Requirements As this role is within an education setting, successful applicants must be able to: - Provide a full employment history covering the last 24 months. - Provide a minimum of two employment references (three if you have not previously worked with children). - Complete an Employment History Form covering every month from leaving full-time education. - Provide character references where required to cover any gaps in employment. - Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one. - Provide proof of right to work in the UK. - Provide two proofs of address, proof of National Insurance and any relevant name change documentation. - Provide an overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than six months. - Complete our free mandatory safeguarding and compliance training. Why Join The Supply Register? - Competitive rates of pay. - Weekly pay. - Dedicated Partnership Executive to support you throughout your placement. - Opportunity to gain experience within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust. - Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities. If you have previous purchase ledger experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a busy finance team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Supply Register for more information.