Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract 12months
Location: Petersfield, Bradford, Chatham
Working Pattern: Hybridxe2x80x94typically a couple of days a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible.
What We Offer:

• Holidays: 25 days holiday up to 30 days (depending on service)
• Pension: We know it is important to save for the future, that is why we will contribute up to 10%
• Maternity/Paternity: We realise that family time is important, we offer enhanced maternity (after successful completion of probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave
• Workations: opportunity to work abroad 20 days a year (approved list of countries) enabling you to visit family and friends or extend your trip
• Volunteering: 2 paid days to xe2x80x98give back to the charity of your choice
• Development: LinkedIn Learning for all
• Finance: Snoop Premium available to all colleagues
• Opportunities to connect: via quarterly socials, in-person and virtual company updates
• Medical: Opportunity to opt in for Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus

The Role:
You and Your Team:
In this role, youll be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense claims, and payments. Youll also support the generation and monitoring of receivables, helping to maintain strong financial controls and excellent supplier relationships.
Why Join Us?
Youll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer opportunities to grow your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
As a Accounts Payable Assistant you will:

• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure all accounts payable activities are completed within agreed timelines.
• Processing invoices and credit notes with correct VAT treatment and coding.
• Supporting suppliers in using the COUPA portal to streamline invoice processing.
• Preparing and executing payment runs, including BACS, CHAPS, and international payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing expense claims and credit card reconciliations in line with policy.
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding payments.
• Supporting internal and external audits and contributing to process improvements.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience in accounts payable and receivable processing.
• Strong understanding of VAT, expenses policy, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as CODA, COUPA, and Access Dimensions.
• Confident using Excel and handling large volumes of data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references.
Who We Are:
At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of lifes opportunities. Established in 1880, were now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.69 million UK customers.
Vanquis has been named one of the Financial Times UKs Best Employers 2025, ranking in the top 50 nationwide and seventh in Banking and Financial Services. This recognition is based on independent employee feedback, reflecting our strong workplace culture, career growth opportunities, and commitment to our people. Our dedication to making a real difference for customers and supporting our colleagues remains at the heart of what we do.
We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, working hard to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. That means competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group-wide recognition scheme. Everyone can enrol in our pension and after six months, you can join our xe2x80x98Buy as You Earn scheme.
Were about more than financial rewards though. We give everyone a voice in the business and room to be their authentic self. And we know youre here to build your career, so we help every colleague with training and development opportunities. Making sure theres always something new to learn.
Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Here at Vanquis Banking Group, we embrace everyones unique strengths and identities to be themselves at work. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your sexual orientation, martial or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national background, faith, disability, or age your experiences and background help enrich our teams, and most importantly help support our customers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, it's our people that help us to fulfil the reason why were here in the first place: to help put people on a path to a better everyday life.
If theres anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether its a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, were available to help. You can contact us at
At Vanquis, weve been empowering lives since 1880. As a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank, we lend responsibly to over 1.75 million UK customers.
Were just as committed to our colleagues as we are to our customers, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and recognition schemes. With pension plans, our xe2x80x98Buy as You Earn scheme, and ongoing training opportunities, we create a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.
Bring your authentic self, find your voice, and build your career with usxe2x80x94because at Vanquis, we believe in making the most of lifes opportunities.