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    Accounts Payable Assistant

    Accounting
    Hays Accounts and Finance
    Warwickshire, Coventry
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

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    An established UK manufacturing and engineering business is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team in Coventry. Supplying specialist products and solutions to customers across a range of commercial and industrial sectors, the organisation has built a strong reputation for quality, service and long-standing customer relationships. Due to continued growth and a busy finance workload, an opportunity has arisen to join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in supporting the purchase ledger function. The business offers a stable working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a well-established organisation.

    Your new role Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, you will provide day-to-day support across the purchase ledger function. Key responsibilities will include:

    • Processing a high volume of supplier invoices (100+ per week)

    • Supplier statement reconciliations

    • Resolving invoice and payment queries

    • Assisting with payment runs

    • Maintaining accurate supplier records

    • Supporting the Accounts Payable Manager with ad-hoc finance administration

    • Ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date What you'll need to succeed

    To be successful in this role, you will have:

    • Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant position

    • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

    • The ability to manage a high-volume workload accurately

    • Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

    • Experience with reconciliations

    • Pervious CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) experience, which is essential What you'll get in return

    • Competitive salary

    • Flexible working hours

    • On-site parking

    • Supportive and collaborative team environment

    • Opportunity to develop your finance experience within an established business What you need to do now

    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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    Posted on October 4, 2026

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