Accounts Payable Assistant

Category

Accounting-Finance

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance & Accounting team in Didcot. This is a part-time role working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, offered on a fixed-term contract until December 2026.

You’ll be part of a fast-paced, high-volume environment where accuracy and organisation are key, playing an important role in supporting our Accounts Payable and Receivable functions. If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and being part of a collaborative team, this is a great opportunity to further your finance experience.

• Maintain accurate vendor records, ensuring all new and existing suppliers are correctly set up and verified
• Conduct annual vendor checks via Companies House
• Scan, collate, and batch invoices, matching them with delivery notes
• Process invoices using internal systems, ensuring correct coding and payment terms
• Liaise with the Warehouse team to confirm receipt of goods before processing invoices
• Run daily SAP reports to ensure invoices are ready for payment
• Resolve invoice and vendor queries within agreed service levels
• Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis
• Support month-end and year-end finance processes
• Assist with additional finance tasks as required by the management team

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable role, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP (desirable)
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Quick to learn, adaptable, and responsive
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and anticipate tasks
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
• Available to work 22.5 hours per week across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in the Didcot office