Job Description

Job Summary

The role of Accounts Payable Assistant is an integral part of a business' accounting team. The purpose of the role is to process supplier invoices in an accurate and timely manner so that Buffaload meets its financial obligations and maintains good relationships with suppliers, contractors and staff.

Responsibilities

Process purchase invoices against purchase orders using Microsoft Business Central, Blue Crystal and OCR scanning software Daily reconciliation of bank account Liaise with supplier relationship holders with any related queries on purchase orders or invoices Take calls and communicate or address issues in a professional and timely manner Complete and maintain reports on a weekly, monthly, annual or ad hoc basis Manage and maintain fleet assets within the finance system, including the hiring or de-hiring of vehicle assets Taxation of the fleet and ensure any charges are paid in line with fleet compliance Financial management and posting of company credit card transactions Checking for anomalies and supplier account reconciliations on a regular basis Liaise with the Financial Controller to pay any proforma invoices upfront to allow the collection of parts Reconciliation of surcharge invoices ensuring that credit notes have been received for all returned parts

Qualifications

Good GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English

Experience

Essential - Previous experience working within a finance team, computer literacy, confidence using Microsoft Excel and accounts payable software Desirable - Previous accounts experience, statement reconciliation, experience working within a similar business and/ or industry and use of Microsoft Business Central

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills; toward both colleagues and customers Good organisational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritise Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with suppliers, contractors and business partners, including conflict resolution Must be fluent in English due to the nature of the role Attention to detail and problem solving
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Have you any convictions (other than spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)?
YES / NO - If yes, please provide details...

Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Reference ID: APA_ED