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Accounts Payable Assistant

Howden Witney full-time

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Description

Howden, a global insurance group, is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Finance team in Witney.

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining strong financial processes across the business.

Responsibilities:

  • Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Check approvals and supporting documentation in line with company policies
  • Manage invoice workflows and follow up on outstanding approvals where needed
  • Build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues by responding to queries professionally and promptly
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  • Support payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end activities
  • Escalate any issues or exceptions to the Accounts Payable Manager when appropriate
  • Help maintain strong financial controls and compliance within the accounts payable function

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to work
  • Experience using finance systems or ERP platforms (such as Kanbina or Unit4) would be beneficial
  • Good Excel and general data-handling skills
  • A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to develop within a finance team

Benefits:

  • A career that you define
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • A supportive team and collaborative environment
  • Reasonable adjustments to ensure the role aligns with your needs

Skills

Required

  • accounts payable
  • finance systems
  • ERP platforms
  • Excel
  • data handling

Nice to have

  • Kanbina
  • Unit4
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