Job Location : West Horndon, UK
Location: West HorndonJob Type: Full-TimeWorking Hours: Normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)Salary: Around £28,000 per annum
About the RoleWe are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable & Receivable Assistant to join our finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in transactional finance, looking to support both AP and AR functions in a dynamic and project-focused environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable (AP):
Accurately enter supplier invoices into the accounting or ERP system
Match invoices with purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs)
Allocate invoices to the correct project codes and cost centres
Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
Process payments via bank transfer or cheque
Track and apply early payment discounts or terms
Reconcile supplier statements with the AP ledger
Follow up on missing invoices or disputed items
Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and materials providers
Accounts Receivable (AR):
Generate and issue sales invoices, based on project milestones, time and materials, or completed deliverables
Ensure all invoices include correct project references, VAT, and relevant backup documentation
Monitor incoming payments and follow up on outstanding balances
Maintain an accurate aged debtors report
Professionally chase overdue invoices and escalate where appropriate
Apply incoming payments to the correct invoices
Resolve discrepancies such as short payments or misapplied remittances
Respond to client queries relating to invoices or statements
Project & Reporting Support:
Ensure all transactions are correctly tagged to relevant projects or job numbers
Assist with monthly close processes, including accruals and revenue recognition
Provide reporting on project-specific payables and receivables
Contribute to cash flow forecasting by supplying accurate expected collections and payment data
Previous experience in a similar AP/AR or finance assistant role
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Comfortable working with accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, SAP, etc.)
Confident communicating with suppliers and customers in a professional manner
Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
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