Accounts Payable Assistant

Distinct RecruitmentLeicesterreedpublished 11/04/2026

About the company

I am recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a Finance team at an exciting stage of development. This is an opportunity to be part of positive change, bring your ideas to the table and help ensure processes, controls and service levels remain strong.

A team going places: Join an evolving Finance function where adaptability, initiative and a practical approach will be valued.

Your tasks

More than invoice processing: Take ownership of your workload, resolve queries and discrepancies, and build strong supplier relationships.

A chance to make an impact: Play an important part in maintaining continuity and supporting improvements across the team.

Broader experience: Develop your exposure to financial controls, supplier management and wider Finance operations.

Requirements

Who am I looking for? Someone with solid, hands-on Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience, ideally within a high-volume environment.

You will be

  • Methodical, conscientious and accurate, with strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable managing deadlines, supplier queries and discrepancies.
  • Self-sufficient, proactive and confident taking ownership.
  • Adaptable and resilient, with a positive approach to change.
  • Confident using Excel and ERP systems.
  • AP should ideally be your area of expertise, with some AR experience an added bonus.

What we offer

Flexibility: Hybrid working, with the opportunity for a greater balance of home working longer term.

Other

NEW OPPORTUNITY ALERT | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSISTANT | LEICESTER | HYBRID £26,000 to £29,000 | Permanent | Full-time Looking for an AP role where you can take ownership, build on your experience and make a genuine contribution?

The details

  • Salary: £26,000 to £29,000
  • Location: Leicester -Central
  • Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days office and 2 from home initially, with potential to move to 2 days office and 3 from home longer term
  • Contract: Permanent, full-time