Job description
I'm partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Pontypool to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant who will take real ownership of the purchase ledger function. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position with a salary of up to £31,000 and an early Friday finish.
The opportunity
Take day-to-day responsibility for the purchase ledger, keeping it accurate, up to date and well-controlled across around 100 live suppliers.
Process and post a high volume of supplier invoices, making sure they are correctly matched to purchase orders and delivery notes.
Act as a key contact for suppliers, resolving queries quickly and maintaining strong working relationships.
Code invoices correctly to the P&L or balance sheet and ensure the right tax treatment is applied.
Help keep the aged creditors ledger tidy, avoiding payments on account and preventing balances from drifting beyond 90 days.
Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and receive training so you can provide cover on month-end activities when needed.
About you
Comfortable managing a high-volume, high-value ledger in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail, organised and able to manage your workload to tight deadlines.
Confident communicator who can work closely with both suppliers and internal teams.
Good Excel skills and experience with accounting software; knowledge of Sage (Intacct) would be an advantage.
Proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine sense of ownership over the ledger.
What you'll get
Salary up to £31,000, depending on experience.
Office-based role in Pontypool with free on-site parking.
33 days annual leave.
Perkbox membership giving access to a range of discounts and wellbeing perks.
Medicash Plan providing cash-back on everyday health and wellbeing costs.
Supportive team environment, with training on month-end and wider finance processes.
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
