Accounts payable assistant

About Us:

Since the 1950s, Leo Lynch has been providing the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial, food, commercial and retail industries with professional project management and high-calibre craftsmanship.

At Leo Lynch, we build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Leo Lynch employs the best people, invests heavily in training and education, and ensures that the highest standards of health, safety, and governance are applied throughout the organisation.

About the role:

This is an entry-level position, ideally suited to candidates looking to begin or develop their career in finance and accounts payable. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Full training and support will be provided.

The AP Assistant will be responsible for performing all in-house AP activities and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve AP queries. This will include externally with all external suppliers and internally with the Procurement Team and Financial Reporting team and other Group functions.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the setup of new suppliers and verifying key data with suppliers
• Downloading invoices from supplier portals
• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring proper allocation of invoicing and general ledger coding
• Assist in reconciling monthly creditor statements reconciliations
• Liaising with suppliers on all queries
• Escalating queries and issues in a timely manner
• Assist in the payment of suppliers
• Maintain supplier records and manage the accounts payable supplier accounting system
• Cover reception when the receptionist is on leave (Annual leave, sick leave)
• Ad hoc tasks as required

Candidate requirements:

• Recent graduates looking to start their careers in finance or accounts payable are encouraged to apply
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent numeracy and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisation skills
• Previous experience in an administrative, finance, or accounts environment is desirable but not essential
• Experience with Coins software is an advantage, but not required, as training will be provided

We know job descriptions can feel overwhelming. So, if you meet most of the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and drive just as much as experience, and every application will be genuinely considered.

Leo Lynch is an equal opportunity employer.