Accounts Payable Assistant - 6mth FTC

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a successful, long established family business in Plymouth.  The Company has a clear vision for the future and robust plans to ensure this vision is achieved within the next 5 years.  The company support and encourage progression and are looking for an ambitious Accounts Payable Assistant to compliment the already strong team.

The role will involve providing assistance and support to the Finance Team and Finance Manager.  The desire to be a strong team member is vital as well as the commitment to succeed and contribute to all aspects of the business as it grows with the fast-paced, planned developments.

You will be involved in all aspects of purchase ledger including but not limited to:

• Processing and posting supplier invoices
• Reconciliations
• Resolving purchase invoices and queries
• Assisting with routine aspects such as weekly payment runs and annual audits as well as policy and procedure updates. 

Do you have good EXCEL Skills, have an aptitude for numbers and are you accurate, methodical and organised?  Do you hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English (Grades A*-C/9-5)? 

You will need to be a good communicator with the ability and willingness to learn and develop, who also possesses the ability to prioritise workloads and meet monthly deadlines.

Previous experience using accounting systems and a knowledge of bookkeeping would be desirable but full training will be provided where required.

Please note that this role is SOLE OFFICE based with no hybrid opportunities.  The role is for 6 months in the 1st instance but with the potential for permanent for the right candidate!

Does this sound like you?  If so, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Gemma Patton in the Plymouth Reed office or click apply now with your up-to-date CV.