Accounts Payable Assistant (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

Accounts Payable Assistant

Reporting to: Accounts Payable ManagerLocation: Bedford (Hybrid)

Salary: £28,026

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Hours: 37 hours per week

About the role

We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a key operational role, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger transactions across the organisation and its subsidiaries.

You will play an important part in ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and on time, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing a responsive, customer-focused service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Process purchase ledger transactions accurately and in line with agreed procedures and payment terms

Maintain accurate supplier records, ensuring bank details are verified before being set up on the finance system

Process regular payment runs in line with the payment schedule, including urgent and international payments when required

Complete bank account and nominal ledger reconciliations within agreed timescales

Resolve internal and external transactional queries promptly and professionally

Review and process utility bills for void properties and communal supplies, maintaining accurate logs and investigating queries as needed

Support month-end processes by preparing control account reconciliations and monthly reports

Monitor compliance with processes and controls, escalating issues where appropriate

Work flexibly across the Accounts Payable function to ensure cover, share best practice and support process improvements

About you

You'll be an organised and conscientious finance professional with a strong eye for detail and a customer-focused approach. You'll be comfortable managing a varied workload, working to deadlines and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Essential requirements:

Experience working within an Accounts Payable function

Experience using financial accounting systems

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent numeracy and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

A proactive, flexible and self-motivated approach

Experience working in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment

Ability to handle confidential information responsibly

Our values

At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.

We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.

We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team.

We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a supportive and professional finance team where accuracy, integrity and teamwork are valued. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a well-structured Accounts Payable function and contribute to the smooth running of essential financial processes.