Exclusive Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable Location: Ibstock, Leicestershire Salary: up to £32,000 (DOE) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Pattern: Office Based Hours: Full time, flexible Holidays: 22 days + bank holidays Benefits: Free on-site parking, progression opportunities The Opportunity SF Recruitment are currently working with a growing and ambitious business in Leicestershire who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team due to a recent progression in their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous accounts payable experience who is looking to join a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. Key Responsibilities - Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently. - Matching, batching and coding invoices against purchase orders. - Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies. - Preparing and processing supplier payment runs. - Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships. - Monitoring the accounts payable inbox and ensuring queries are resolved promptly. - Assisting with bank reconciliations and general finance administration. - Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations. - Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring invoices are authorised appropriately. - Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties when required, including month - end duties. About You - Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant position. - Confident processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements. - Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. - Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software. - Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally. - A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider finance team