Accounts Payable Assistant

Posted 28 March by Connells Group HQ
Competitive salary
Leighton Buzzard , Bedfordshire
Permanent, full-time

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Job Description

We're looking for a Highly Motivated Accounts Payable Assistant to join our fantastic Finance Team based in Leighton Buzzard.

As part of the Group Finance Department you'll be responsible for processing suppliers’ invoices, handling supplier queries, reconciling supplier statements and ensuring that all invoices are processed accurately and efficiently.

Main Duties
  • Review, verify and code all incoming invoices in accordance with the company’s policies and
    standard accounting practice; liaise with suppliers regarding any issues.
  • Check company bank details prior to entering invoice information into the authorisation system.
  • Ensure that all invoices are authorised by the appropriate person(s) in accordance with the
    group’s Delegation of Authority (DOA).
  • Ensure that all invoices are processed accurately and on a timely basis. This will include chasing authorisation from approvers to help ensure invoices are approved promptly and payment.
  • Ensure all enquiries from internal stakeholders and suppliers are handled efficiently and professionally.
  • Reconcile transactions on supplier’s accounts ensuring accounts are up to date and overpayments are not made.
  • Regularly monitor the Accounts Payable mailboxes and respond to queries within two working days.
  • Undertake any other duties which may be requested by the line manager.


Skills, Knowledge and Experience
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • A customer focused approach to work
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)


Connells Group, one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network or over 1,250branches, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of services including new homes, mortgage services, surveying, conveyancing and more!

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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Reference: 52398151

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