Accounts Payable Assistant - Bristol - North

We’re working exclusively on behalf of a highly successful and well-established business based in North Bristol, who are looking to strengthen their finance team with the addition of an Accounts Payable Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing organisation with a collaborative team culture.

You’ll be a vital part of the finance function, responsible for processing invoices, managing payments, and supporting the wider AP process with accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and have a strong eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately receive, code, and post purchase invoices

• Ensure all invoices are authorised appropriately or matched with approved purchase orders

• Assist with regular BACS payment runs and ensure timely processing of daily payment requests

• Open and maintain new supplier accounts in the system

• Manage accounts payable inboxes and maintain supplier query logs

• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and follow up on any discrepancies

• Provide friendly and professional responses to telephone and email enquiries

• Support general administrative tasks, such as incoming mail distribution

• Assist with the administration of corporate credit card accounts and reconciliations

• Approve weekly employee expense runs for payment

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance support role

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

If this role sounds of interest, click "APPLY" or email harry@element-recruitment.co.uk