Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant, Harrogate, £25,250 - £28K DOE 

Job title: Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: HarrogateHours: 37.5 hour working weekSalary: £25,250 -£28,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant professional looking for your next challenge?  Or do you have general accounts experience and would like to focus in one area of accounts?

Our client located in the centre of Harrogate is looking for an accounts payable assistant to take ownership of their Purchase Ledger function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-established business in a friendly and supportive working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Purchase Ledger
• Open new supplier accounts with correct documentation and agreed terms.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices daily, ensuring timely matching and batching.
• Liaise with depots to chase invoice authorisations and resolve aged creditor balances.
• Reconcile supplier statements and produce weekly payment runs for approval.
• Handle supplier and internal queries professionally and promptly.
• Verify and process staff credit card expenditure and expenses, ensuring VAT accuracy.
• Support audit compliance and maintain accurate ledger records.
• Provide cover for team members and support Purchase Ledger Manager as needed.
• Assist with aligning processes for new acquisitions and reducing unallocated cash.

Skills Required:

• A good general standard of education with strong communication skills.
• AAT qualification (or currently studying) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Accounts or purchase ledger experience

In return you will be offered:

• Standard hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours/week).
• Central Location close to public transport
• Parking available
• Working in a collaborative team
• Study support available

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—apply now and become part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.