Accounts Payable Assistant
Job Description
Accounts Payable Assistant | Havant | £14.00 per hour | Hybrid Working + 2 Days Office / 3 Days Home | Full-Time | Ongoing contract
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant with strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of transactional finance Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced business where accuracy, organisation, and teamwork are key Workshop Recruitment is supporting a growing international business in the search for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team in Havant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous accounts payable or finance administration experience looking to join a busy and supportive team on a hybrid basis. The successful Accounts Payable Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing supplier invoices and payments, and supporting the wider finance function across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Prepare invoices and payment runs in line with company procedures
- Post vendor payments and reconcile supplier accounts
- Maintain the Accounts Payable ledger
- Process staff expenses and company credit card transactions
- Maintain prepayment, lease, and fixed asset schedules
- Support the Finance Manager with year-end and audit preparation
- Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as required
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Previous Accounts Payable or finance administration experience
- Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes
- Good Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the business
- Inquisitive and proactive approach to problem-solving
- Understanding of VAT, prepayments, and accruals desirable
- Experience with ERP systems advantageous