Accounts Payable Assistant
Posted 1 week ago by Altum Consulting
£280 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Altum Consulting is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a Bristol-based not-for-profit organization focused on improving the lives of young people with cancer. The role involves managing the accounts payable process, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and strong organizational skills, with a commitment to a 6-month contract. This position requires a minimum of 2-3 days of office attendance per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests
- Ensure proper approvals are obtained before processing payments
- Enter and maintain accurate records in the accounting system
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor statements
- Assist in month-end closing processes
- Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
- Support audits by providing documentation and reports as needed
Key Skills:
- GCSE A-C in Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role, managing the end-to-end process
- Experience in processing invoices, finance systems, and customer service
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and with a variety of stakeholders with empathy
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, databases)
- Business Central experience is desired
- Previous experience with grant administration and knowledge of prepayments, accruals, and journal uploads is highly desirable
Salary (Rate): £280.00/daily
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Altum Consulting is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a Bristol based not for profit organisation dedicated to improving lives of young people with cancer.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests
- Ensure proper approvals are obtained before processing payments
- Enter and maintain accurate records in the accounting system
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor statements
- Assist in month-end closing processes
- Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
- Support audits by providing documentation and reports as needed
The ideal candidate should have:
- GCSE A-C in Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2-3 year's experience in an Accounts Payable role, managing the end-to-end process
- Experience in processing invoice, finance systems, and customer service
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and organisation skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and with a variety of stakeholders with empathy
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, databases)
- Business Central experience is desired
- Previous experience with grant administration and knowledge of prepayments, accruals and journal uploads is highly desirable
This is the hybrid role which requires a minimum of 2-3 days office attendance so you must be Bristol based. If you have the experience required and are available immediately and can commit to a 6 month contract, please apply today!