Accounts Payable Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Description

William Stobart & Son

Appleton Thorn Office Based

GBP25,000 GBP30,000 Permanent Full–Time

Company Overview

William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage and logistics business operating across national transport networks. With a reputation built on reliability, operational control and financial discipline, we support a diverse commercial customer base across multiple sectors.

As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our finance function and are now recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team at our Appleton Thorn office.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger processes within a high–volume haulage environment.

This role requires accuracy, pace and commercial awareness. You will ensure supplier invoices are processed correctly and on time, payment runs are prepared efficiently, and supplier accounts are maintained accurately. You will also support wider finance objectives including working capital control and month–end reporting.

Experience using Sage 50 is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

High–volume invoice processing within Sage 502–way and 3–way matching of purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentationAccurate coding of invoices to nominal ledger and cost centresSupplier statement reconciliations and resolution of discrepanciesProactive query resolution with suppliers and internal departmentsPreparation of weekly and monthly payment runsProcessing BACS payments and maintaining payment schedulesMonitoring aged creditors to support cashflow and working capital controlAssisting with month end processes including accruals and reporting supportVAT accuracy checks to ensure compliance and correct treatmentMaintaining and reviewing supplier master data recordsSupporting internal and external audit queries relating to Purchase LedgerIdentifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce error rates This role will suit someone who understands the financial impact of accurate Invoice Processing and timely Supplier Reconciliations on cashflow and supplier relationships.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase LedgerStrong background in high–volume Invoice ProcessingExperience completing Supplier ReconciliationsExperience preparing or supporting Payment RunsWorking knowledge of BACS paymentsUnderstanding of Month End processesGood attention to detail and accuracyConfident communicator, able to resolve supplier queries professionallyCompetent in Microsoft Excel Desirable:

Experience using Sage 50Experience within haulage, logistics or transportUnderstanding of VAT rules relating to purchase invoicesAAT qualification (or studying towards) What We Offer

Salary GBP25,000 GBP30,000 depending on experiencePermanent, full–time positionOffice–based role in Appleton ThornStructured finance team with clear reporting linesExposure to commercial finance operations within a national haulage businessOpportunity to develop knowledge of working capital management and financial controlsCompany pension scheme28 days annual leave including bank holidays Apply

If you have solid Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience and are looking to join a stable and growing haulage business, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV. Early applications are encouraged.

Ad ID: 5418485870