Accounts Payable Assistant
30 hours per week (FTE is 40 hours per week)
Monday – Friday: Between 8.30am – 5pm (flex may be accommodated on start and finish time)
Hybrid working: Typically, 3 days in office and 2 working from home
Salary: £26,000 per annum (pro rata) + Benefits
Permanent
Westerleigh Crematorium Head Office (Near Bristol)
Interviews will be held in 2025
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant interested in joining a growing team?
Do you thrive in a role where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are the largest independent operator of crematoria in the UK, employing more than 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals, and we are growing.
Like many of our colleagues, you might not have considered our industry before, however with ongoing business growth, and a management team who will invest in you and your career, it’s an opportunity to become a part of something truly meaningful and significant.
The role
You’ll be working in the Accounts Payable team, assisting with the purchase ledger, including payment runs for multiple companies.
We have some newly implemented software within the last year including Oracle NetSuite and continue our journey to make improvements within the Finance function to become best in class. If you’d like to be a part of this journey apply today to find out more.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, sending them out to the relevant person for approval.
- Reconciling supplier statements.
- Creating suggested payment runs for approval.
- Deal with internal and external invoice and payment queries via e-mail and telephone.
- Follow up on outstanding invoice and credit note approvals.
- Prepare BACS and cheque payments to suppliers and issue remittances.
- Maintain timely and accurate electronic filing of invoices and approvals.
- Regularly review the Aged Creditor report to identify & resolve outstanding items.
- Undertaking other duties and specified projects on an ad hoc basis as required.
About you
- Previous experience as an Accounts Payable Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk / Finance.
- Assistant / Accounts Assistant – Payables is essential.
- Looking for semi part time hours of 30 per week.
- Positive, flexible and adaptable.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication skills.
- Highly organised and able to work methodically.
- Good time management skills and ability to be able to prioritise and work to set deadlines.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word & Teams.
- Knowledge of accounts software, particularly Oracle NetSuite would be beneficial.
What We Offer
If you would like to join the Westerleigh team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing training and development and a sense of pride by truly making a difference every day to the families we serve.
No two days are the same and many of our Managers have developed their careers within the business.
The values we champion are Safety First, Exceptional Care, Uniquely Personal and One Team.
In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits:
- Company performance bonus
- 24 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday (Pro rata)
- Pension scheme
- Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance
- Ongoing learning & development
- Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program
- Mindfulness App
- Mental Health Ambassadors
- Free Cremation benefit: Immediate family
- Bereavement Leave
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Recognition scheme
- Free Flu jab
- Employee discount at onsite café
- Free parking
What next? Start a career with significance by applying today.
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