Accounts Payable Assistant - Oldham

Location: Oldham
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Sure Start Staff are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy Finance Department based in Oldham.

Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the Finance function, taking responsibility for the purchase ledger process and ensuring invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who is looking to develop their finance career within a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.

• Maintain the invoice approval system in line with authorised financial controls.

• Prepare and process supplier payments via BACS and cheque, ensuring payment terms are met.

• Set up new supplier accounts and handle supplier queries professionally.

• Review and reconcile supplier statements, investigating any discrepancies.

• Complete bank reconciliations and cashbook postings.

• Manage transactions relating to multi-currency bank accounts.

• Support the automation and continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes.

• Assist with month-end reporting activities.

• Undertake other reasonable ad-hoc duties within the Finance Department.

Skills and Experience Required

• 1–2 years' previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.

• Experience using Microsoft Business Central would be highly desirable.

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.

• Able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

Salary: £27,000 per annum, paid monthly.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

• Office-based position.

• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate weekly hours.

• Option to take up to two Fridays off in lieu within each four-week period.

Additional Benefits:

• 22 days annual leave.

• Company pension (auto-enrolment).

• Private medical cover.

• Life assurance.

• Company sick pay.

• Bonus scheme.

• Staff purchase benefits.

• Free on-site parking.

• Overtime available as required.

• Support for further professional study.

How to Apply

If you have previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your up-to-date CV.

Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.