Accounts Payable Assistant - Bristol - East

Element Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well established organisation who is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team. Ideally you will have around three years of experience, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payment runs, and reconciliations. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive individual who can manage high volumes, resolve queries efficiently, and support continuous improvements within the AP function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and in line with internal procedures

• Match, batch, and code invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes

• Prepare and execute supplier payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, or international payments)

• Maintain the accounts payable ledger, ensuring all transactions are posted correctly

• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies or outstanding balances

• Respond to internal and external queries regarding invoices and payments in a timely, professional manner

• Assist with month-end close activities including accruals and reporting

• Support the team with ad hoc finance tasks and contribute to process improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar Accounts Payable role

• Good working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems)

• Strong Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables preferred)

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with suppliers and internal departments

• A proactive approach to resolving issues and improving processes

If this role sounds of interest, please call Harry Harvey on 07570 702 996 or click "APPLY"