Accounts Payable Assistant

Elior Support Services – The People Behind Every Plate

We’re looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and gain experience within a busy finance environment. You’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of our accounts payable function, helping to ensure invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and our supplier relationships remain positive.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is based from our Macclesfield office, so you’ll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance and be able to work from the office as required.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week | Hybrid Working with 3 days in the office

Salary: £21,157.76 – £24,784.76 per annum, depending on age and applicable National Minimum/Living Wage rates

Job ID: 8346

What you’ll be serving up…

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you’ll be a key part of the finance team, ensuring that supplier invoices and payments are processed efficiently and accurately. You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining positive supplier relationships and supporting smooth financial operations within the business.

• Accurately process and input supplier invoices into the finance system
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Assist with resolving basic supplier invoice queries and escalate where required
• Support the preparation of supplier payments
• Help maintain supplier accounts and records
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations
• File and organise financial documents electronically and manually
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team and assist with month-end activities

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic numeracy and administration skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confident communication skills when dealing with colleagues and suppliers
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous office, administration, or finance experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided

What's on the menu for you…

At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

• Free lunches provided
• Flexible and part-time working opportunities
• 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years' service, with the option to buy up to an additional 10 days per year
• Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies
• Paid volunteering days
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support
• Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
• A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive

Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:

• 24/7 virtual GP appointments
• Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions
• Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions
• Online gym and workout programmes
• Legal and financial advice
• Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance
• Meditation and mindfulness resources
• Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!