Role: Accounts Payable Assistant

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Location: Kettering – Office Based with some flexibility to working from home

The Accountancy & Finance Division at The ONE Group is currently recruiting for a permanent Accounts Payable Assistant position. We are exclusively partnering with an established and reputable company who is seeking an organised, detail-oriented individual to join their busy finance team. You will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, maintaining strong internal and external relationships, and supporting smooth day to day finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices accurately against purchase orders, receipts, or approvals within company policy and agreed SLA timeframes
• Manage unallocated payments and debit balances across the supplier portfolio
• Monitor and resolve invoices on hold to ensure timely payment processing
• Respond to supplier and employee queries, resolving account and payment issues efficiently
• Reconcile supplier statements, including GRNI, to audit standards
• Maintain the accounts payable inbox and manage daily post administration
• Prepare weekly payment runs and supporting documentation for approval
• Ensure a high level of accuracy across all accounts payable activities while adhering to internal processes and service standards
• Process employee expenses and company credit card claims, ensuring all supporting documentation is provided and VAT recovery is maximised
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and external suppliers
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related documentation
• Provide additional support across the finance team during busy periods, holidays, or absences as required

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger
• Understanding of purchase ledger processes
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident communication skills
• Good Excel skills and experience using an ERP system
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment

My client is looking to interview for this role ASAP, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment or contact Dhruti Patel at The ONE Group for more information.