Accounts Payable Assistant

Finance Officer

Location: Broxbourne (Hybrid after probation: 3 days office, 2 days home)Salary: Approx. £32,000 per annumContract: Full-time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Benefits

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• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
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• Pension scheme (4% to 8% employer contribution)
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• On-site parking
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• Hybrid working after probation
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The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join a busy finance team, supporting the efficient delivery of accounts payable and financial processing activities. The successful candidate will ensure invoices, payments, reconciliations and month-end tasks are completed accurately and in line with financial controls and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

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• Process supplier invoices, payment requests and credit card transactions.
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• Manage weekly payment runs, including BACS and urgent payments.
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• Reconcile supplier accounts and balance sheet control accounts.
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• Maintain accounts payable records and purchase order systems.
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• Prepare month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
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• Support internal and external audit requirements.
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• Resolve supplier and internal finance queries.
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• Administer company credit cards, prepaid cards and petty cash reconciliations.
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• Ensure compliance with financial procedures, controls and VAT regulations.
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• Contribute to process improvements and finance automation initiatives.
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About You

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• Previous experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger or a similar finance role.
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• Strong reconciliation and invoice processing experience.
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• Good understanding of VAT and financial controls.
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• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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• Part-qualified accounting professional or qualified through relevant experience.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to join a supportive team within a stable and growing organisation, offering hybrid working and excellent benefits.