Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator
Wellesbourne | Office-based | Full-time
Benefits
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26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
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Early finish every Friday (3pm)
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Working hours: 08:30–17:00 Monday–Thursday, 08:30–15:00 Friday
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6% employer pension contribution
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Bupa Healthcare
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Life Cover
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Stable, long-term role with full handover (due to retirement)
We’re recruiting for an Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator to join a well-established engineering business based in Wellesbourne. The position has become available due to the retirement of a long-serving team member, so you’ll step into a secure role with proper support and plenty of continuity.
You’ll take ownership of the purchase ledger across several companies within the group, ensuring accuracy, strong supplier relationships and efficient processing. Experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment would be a real advantage.
Key Responsibilities
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Process purchase invoices and credit notes using 3-way match and manual coding
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Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies
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Reconcile supplier statements and credit notes
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Enter and allocate direct debits
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Ensure invoices are authorised ahead of payment runs
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Prepare BACS, CHAPS, SEPA and international payments (GBP, EUR, USD, Krona, Yen)
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Produce period-end and creditor reports
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Set up new suppliers and maintain accurate records on Sage
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Complete bank reconciliations
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Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions
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Manage stationery levels and reorder stock
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Support the Finance Director with general finance administration
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
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Previous experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Confident communicator (suppliers & internal teams)
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Strong organisational and time-management skills
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Good numerical ability and problem-solving mindset
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IT literate with diligent record-keeping
Desirable:
