Accounts Payable Assistant - #2119964

Liverpool | £27,000–£30,000 | Permanent

Full-time | Office-based

Are you looking to develop your finance career or bring your existing accounts payable experience to a stable, growing business where your contribution will be valued?

Beam Recruit is supporting an impressive, third-generation family business with the appointment of an Accounts Payable Assistant.

Established, forward-thinking and continuing to grow, the company has built a strong reputation while retaining the supportive culture and values of a family-run business.

This opportunity could suit someone at the beginning of their finance career with around 12 months’ experience, also including a finance graduate or AAT student keen to learn and progress. We are equally interested in hearing from an experienced Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a positive working environment.

The role

As part of a busy and supportive finance team, you will help ensure the purchase ledger runs smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing a varied range of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Checking financial information and ensuring transactions are correctly recorded
• Supporting regular payment processes
• Completing account reconciliations and investigating any differences
• Monitoring outstanding balances and maintaining accurate records
• Handling queries and building positive relationships with suppliers
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to resolve issues
• Following agreed financial procedures and internal controls
• Providing wider support to the finance team when required

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing your broader finance experience.

What we’re looking for

We are open-minded about the level of experience you bring. You might be:

• A finance graduate or AAT student with some practical finance experience
• An Accounts Assistant with around 12 months’ exposure to purchase ledger
• An experienced Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger professional looking for stability and a supportive team

What matters most is that you are:

• Accurate, organised and comfortable working with numbers
• Confident using Microsoft Excel
• Able to manage your workload and meet deadlines
• A clear and professional communicator
• Comfortable dealing with suppliers and colleagues
• Proactive when resolving queries
• Keen to learn and contribute to the wider team
• Someone who takes pride in getting the detail right

What’s on offer

• Salary of £27,000–£30,000, depending on experience
• A permanent role within a stable and growing business
• The opportunity to develop your knowledge and broader finance experience
• A welcoming and supportive finance team
• A working environment where your ideas and contribution will be valued
• Free on-site parking

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your finance career or want to bring your existing experience to a business that can offer stability and long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

About Beam Recruit

Beam Recruit is a specialist recruitment consultancy based in Liverpool, partnering with businesses across the North West.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.