Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Part-Time: 20–25 hours per week

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Northampton

Rise10 Recruitment is currently supporting a valued client in the recruitment of an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy and fast-paced accounts team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with prior accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a collaborative finance environment, ensuring supplier accounts are managed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong working relationships.

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for invoice processing, supplier queries, reconciliations, and payment runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately post supplier invoices onto the finance system, ensuring correct matching to purchase orders
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with the buying department where required
• Communicate with suppliers via telephone and email in a professional manner
• Set up and maintain new supplier accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements, ensuring all invoices are received and chasing missing documentation
• Prepare monthly payment spreadsheets
• Assist with the preparation and processing of BACS payment runs (3 per month)
• Support the wider finance team with general duties

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 1 year experience in an Accounts Payable role (preferred)
• Familiarity with invoice processing and supplier reconciliation processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Confident handling supplier and internal queries

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a flexible part-time role within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now!