Accounts Payable Assistant

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team the Aberdeen! The Accounts Payable Assistant will report to the Accounts Payable Manager and will be responsible for ensuring payments are uploaded, cross-checked and performed on a timely manner across the full global organisation.


The key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Assistant are:

• Perform payment proposals and evaluate outstanding vendor invoices for weekly/bi-weekly payment runs
• Serve as the contact for resolution on accounts payable enquiries regarding account handling
• Ensuring timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintaining accurate records and control reports
• Timely reconciliation of payments
• Post journal entries where required
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing
• Complying with all company policies and procedures
• Liaise with suppliers and colleagues as necessary
• Recommend improvements to internal processes
• Perform any additional duties and tasks assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Accounts Payable experience is preferred but not essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A team-oriented work approach with the ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload
• Intermediate-level MS Excel and MS Word
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK