Accounts Payable / Accounts Assistant

📍 Cheadle | 💰 Up to £29,500 + Benefits | 📆 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

VHFR are proud to be partnering with a leading Life Science organisation based in Cheadle, seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable / Accounts Assistant to support their finance team for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid experience in accounts payable and month-end processes, looking to contribute to a fast-paced and impactful industry.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Match invoices to orders, deliveries, and/or approvals
• Code invoices to the nominal ledger and project accounts
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations
• Generate weekly invoice payment reports
• Process BACS payments
• Verify and process staff expenses and company credit card usage

Accounts Assistant

• Calculate and post prepayments, update summary schedules, and reconcile to the nominal ledger
• Prepare and post trade accruals, ensuring ledger agreement
• Process bi-weekly travel expense reimbursements
• Support ad hoc financial reporting as needed

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development and streamlining of finance processes
• Support compliance and audit readiness through meticulous record-keeping

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an accounts payable or accounts assistant role
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles
• Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to meet multiple deadlines
• A collaborative team player with initiative and self-motivation

Why Apply?

• Join a respected organisation at the forefront of life sciences
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive finance team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working

📩 Interested?
If you’re passionate about finance and meet the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to avoid missing out on this opportunity!