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Accounts Payable Assistant

  • Salary

    £14400 - £15900 per annum

  • Location

    Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

  • Job type

    Part time

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated part time Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Offering 18-20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

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Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including scanning, coding (VAT), and accurate system entry
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Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, managing vendor details, and handling queries or disputes
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Preparing BACS and cheque payments and assisting with payment runs
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Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, and reconciling supplier statements
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Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues
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Processing staff expenses and petty cash
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Supporting month-end, year-end, and audit processes

About You:

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Studying towards AAT/ACCA, qualified by experience, or with at least 2 years' experience in an accountancy or practice environment
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Strong communication skills with a proactive approach to learning
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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Able to manage workload independently while contributing positively to the wider team
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Professional, adaptable, and comfortable working under pressure

In Return:

* Flexible working hours
* 24 holidays plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days with service
* 4% pension contribution
* Health scheme & eye care scheme
* HealthShield - employee wellbeing programme
* Yearly payrises
* Employee of the quarter awards
* Referral scheme
* Life assurance up to 3 x annual salary
* Shorter hours between Xmas and NY



If you are reliable, motivated, and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality, we would welcome your application.

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Date

02/03/2026

Job Ref.

JN -032026-170584

Lisa Stearns-Harding
Principal Consultant
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