Finance Assistant in Abergavenny - Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Location: Monmouthshire
Salary: c.£30k per annum DOE
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance candidate to join a well-established and highly respected organisation. This is a fantastic role for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an efficient, accurate, and customer-focused accounts payable service.

Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This is a varied position that also offers exposure to wider finance activities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career.

As the Finance Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Managing the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment.
• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Ensuring invoices are appropriately authorised and paid within agreed payment terms.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, responding to queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure financial information is complete and accurate, including the allocation and recharge of relevant costs where required.
• Maintaining supplier records and ensuring all master data is accurate, validated, and up to date.
• Producing regular accounts payable reports, including aged creditors, credit balances, and other reporting required by senior finance management.
• Assisting with additional finance duties including credit card reconciliations, petty cash administration, and supporting departmental budget processes.
• Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes and maintaining high standards of financial control.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships internally and externally.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving queries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using finance or ERP systems being advantageous.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a collaborative finance team.

• Salary of up to £30,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time permanent position (37.5 hours per week).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to join a stable organisation that values collaboration, professionalism, and employee development.

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and established organisation, we'd love to hear from you.