AP Accounts Assistant

Location: Watford (Full-time, Office-based)
Salary: 35,000
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced AP Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge in a growing, fast-paced finance team?

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable specialist to support a busy finance department. This role is key to maintaining the accuracy of supplier accounts, assisting with reconciliations, and ensuring financial records are well-prepared ahead of year-end and audit processes.

The Role

As AP Accounts Assistant, you will take ownership of Accounts Payable processes, reconciling supplier accounts and ensuring all data is accurate and up-to-date. You will also assist with Accounts Receivable and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting the team with year-end preparations and the FY2025 audit.

This is a hands-on role in a collaborative team where your attention to detail and organisational skills will make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile supplier accounts and historical AP statements.

• Manage the AP mailbox, ensuring invoices are posted and supplier queries are resolved.

• Maintain accurate supplier records (addresses, bank details, and contact information).

• Assist with the automation of supplier payments within the finance system.

• Support Accounts Receivable and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Reconcile and maintain the lease schedule.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in AP processes and complex reconciliations.

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.

• Good communication skills to engage with suppliers and internal teams.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• A positive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to meet deadlines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on AP Accounts Assistant to develop their career in a dynamic, international organisation.