Accounts Payable Assistant (Exclusive)

Job Description


Accounts Payable Assistant (Exclusive)
VANRATH is pleased to be working exclusively with a reputable business with ties across the UK and Ireland. My client has made two new acquisitions and is investing in their finance team to meet the needs of a growing business.

The Role
The successful candidate will report into the AP Manager and will be responsible for the timely processing of payments and bank reconciliations. The successful candidate, will carry out eh following roles daily:

  • Preparation and calculation invoices
  • Processing of invoices and credit notes received direct from suppliers to POs;
  • Processing of monthly carrier payment;
  • Reconciliation of supplier accounts;
  • Weekly payment runs
  • Prepare and issue remittance advice to suppliers;
  • Prompt reply to both internal and external queries;
  • Other ad hoc work.



The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a transactional finance function. Moreover, advanced Excel skills and previous use of Sage would be beneficial. The successful individual will have strong attention to detail and be comfortable communicating with internal teams as well as customers for, query resolution purposes.

  • Excel- advanced level experience
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Good communication skills
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team is critical to this position.
  • Ability to be flexible in line with the demands of the job



The Benefits
My client has a generous renumeration package on offer for the successful candidate…

  • Competitive salary
  • Career progression opportunities



A great opportunity within a close-knit finance team. The successful applicant will get tremendous support from the and get exposure to a vast market. Moreover, the in-house learning opportunities are next to none, with system implementation exposure and the ability to work directly with the FC.
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accounting and Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Hannah MacLaren in the strictest confidence.