Part time Accounts Payable Assistant

Part-time Accounts Payable Assistant Location: Crewe Salary: up to £25k FTE + bonus (up to 10%) 12-month Fixed Term Contract 22.5 hours per week, 5 days Monday to Friday with some flexibility around start and finish times within core business hours. 25 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)

We have an exciting opportunity for a 12-month Fixed Term Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing consultancy business based in their Crewe office. This role will support the wider finance function by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and responding to supplier and internal queries, whilst ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

This role would suit candidates with experience as an Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator.

Accounts Payable Assistant Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience in an accounts payable, purchase ledger or finance administration role (essential)
• Good understanding of UK VAT and invoice requirements
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, Oracle, SAP or similar) (desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills (essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key responsibilities:

• Accurately process supplier invoices in a timely manner, ensuring correct authorisation and coding
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices where applicable
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs
• Set up and maintain supplier records within the accounting system
• Maintain supplier accounts and reconcile statements
• Respond to supplier and internal finance queries, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Ensure compliance with company policies, VAT regulations and HMRC requirements
• Assist with month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting documentation
• Support audits by providing required documentation
• Assist with continuous improvement of accounts payable processes
• Undertake ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please apply with your CV.

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