Job Description

This role sits within the Accounts Payable team and is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, as well as maintaining and reconciling supplier ledgers. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in finance within a supportive team environment.

Key

Deliverables:

Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Support

Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring the AP mailbox is kept up to date. Maintain supplier ledger accounts, ensuring they are accurate, reconciled, and up to date. Support the Accounts Payable team through participation in weekly team rotas. Process employee expenses and credit card transactions. Creating journals as required. Assist with implementation of new projects and continuous improvements within the payables function. Undertake ad-hoc and additional duties as required. Provide cover during periods of sickness, holiday, or high volumes of work. On some occasions it may be required to provide occasional support outside normal working hours when required (these requests will always be reasonable). Uphold the organisation's values by maintaining strict confidentiality of information. Answer incoming telephone calls professionally. Respond promptly and effectively to both internal and external queries in a timely manner.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

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Required:

GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English. A-Levels, ideally Maths, Business, Economics or Accounting or College level courses or diplomas in Accounting, Finance or Business. Currently studying towards AAT (or willingness to do so). High level of attention to detail. Proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency. Good time management and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise workload effectively. Able to work well both independently and as part of a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Previous experience working in a finance role. Knowledge of ERP or accounting systems (e.g., IFS). Understanding of UK and foreign VAT.

This is a hybrid role, based at our Chelmsford Head Office three days a week (Monday - Wednesday), with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

The closing date for applications is 4th February 2026.

This role may close ahead of the advertised date if we receive a high number of applications.

To ensure our organisation complies with immigration rules, all candidates must provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK when applying. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates and on Graduate visas.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful.