Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant – Perm - Wokingham Hybrid (with parking) - £25-28K plus benefits We’re partnering with a well-established international business with a strong UK and European presence, currently looking to strengthen their central finance function with the addition of an Accounts Payable Assistant. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, collaborative finance team supporting both UK operations and wider European procurement activity. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts payable function, maintaining accuracy, control, and strong supplier relationships across multiple currencies and regions. The Role As Accounts Payable Assistant, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end processing and control of supplier invoices and payments, ensuring all transactions are accurate, compliant, and processed in a timely manner. Key responsibilities include: * Processing stock and non-stock supplier invoices accurately and efficiently * Reconciling the AP ledger to supplier statements * Preparing and running weekly payment cycles across multiple currencies * Managing new supplier set-ups and maintaining supplier master data * Handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies, including goods received not invoiced (GRNI) * Processing ad-hoc manual payments (e.g. proforma invoices) * Supporting bank reconciliation query resolution relating to AP * Liaising with internal teams to resolve pricing and invoice discrepancies * Processing supplier-related adjustments including ship and debit and commission invoices * Managing supplier bank detail changes in line with strict internal controls * Applying knowledge of UK and international VAT on stock purchases * Working closely with the wider finance team to maintain compliance and strong financial controls About You We’re looking for someone who brings both accuracy and a proactive approach to their work, with a strong focus on process and detail. You will ideally have: * Experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role * Exposure to ERP systems (JD Edwards or similar) * Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills * A solid understanding of VAT (UK and international desirable) * Confidence handling supplier queries and reconciliations The Opportunity This role sits within a central UK finance team supporting both domestic operations and European procurement activity. It offers exposure to a fast-paced, international environment where accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement are highly valued