Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant | Poole | Up to £30,000

Here's a rare chance to help build a finance function from the ground up. As an Accounts Payable Assistant with this well-established international business, you'll play a key part in setting up a brand-new AP function following a change of ownership, putting accurate processes and reliable systems in place from day one.

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will benefit from:

• Hybrid working options alongside an office base in Poole


• Standard business hours with no weekend working


• The chance to shape processes in a newly established finance function


• Support towards your AAT studies if you're working towards qualification


• A supportive, collaborative team environment

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately, matching to purchase orders and delivery receipts


• Preparing payment runs, including BACS and bank transfers, and supporting urgent payment requests


• Reconciling supplier statements to company records, identifying and escalating discrepancies


• Responding to supplier queries and liaising with internal departments to resolve issues


• Maintaining accurate records, audit trails and compliance with VAT requirements


• Supporting month-end close activities, including accruals and reporting

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, your experience will include:

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role


• AAT qualified or studying towards, desirable but not essential


• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time management skills


• Confident IT skills, including Excel, with familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Dynamics an advantage


• A methodical, problem-solving approach and clear communication with suppliers and colleagues

If you're looking for a structured role where your accuracy and reliability will be genuinely valued, and the chance to make your mark on a new finance team, this is it. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information.

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