Accounts Payable Assistant

Preston (3-4 days onsite per week) £18.92 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Preston. Role DescriptionTo carry out all Accounts Payable processing activities within defined procedures and processes with the initiative for decision making. To provide support to the team in continuing to develop and work towards a benchmark service outlined by the business. Qualifications And ExperienceExperience of working in a fast-paced shared service environment / Finance function performing a range of Accounts Payable activities with the ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of the Purchase to Pay process (P2P). DesirableAAT Qualification or similar Typical responsibilities/tasksComplete training to ensure understanding of all systems, processes, and work instructions Sort and distribute post/emails on a team rota basis Timely and accurate processing of all invoices according to relevant deadlines Provide support to other sections and departments and deal with related queries to ensure payment of invoices Carry out reconciliation activities in line with procedures Complete tasks delegated by team leader and/or manager Complete tasks as per the weekly task lists Filing/Archiving of all relevant documentation Ensure sound financial controls are adhered to with P2P processes Attend all meetings and workshops set by team leader and management Please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment for more information.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-21