AP Assistant (Graduate)
Graduate Accounts Payable Assistant - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Start Your Finance Career With Us
Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in finance?
We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an international business, working across our UK and European operations while learning from experienced finance professionals.
You'll play a key role in supporting our Accounts Payable function, helping to ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, while gaining exposure to broader finance processes, systems and stakeholder management.
Whether you're a Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Mathematics graduate, if you're eager to learn and develop your career in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Graduate AP Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function by:
Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
Verifying invoice details, approvals, coding and supporting documentation.
Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to queries promptly.
Supporting payment processes and supplier account maintenance.
Building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Assisting with reporting and finance administration activities.
Supporting the ongoing improvement of finance processes and controls.
Working closely with colleagues across Finance, HR and operational teams.
What You'll Learn
During your 12-month placement, you'll have the opportunity to:
Develop a strong understanding of Accounts Payable and finance operations.
Gain exposure to UK and European finance processes.
Build experience working with finance systems and reporting tools.
Learn how finance supports business decision-making.
Develop stakeholder management and communication skills.
Understand financial controls, governance and compliance processes.
Build practical experience that can provide a foundation for a long-term career in finance.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
A recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
Interested in building a career within Finance.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Numerically strong and comfortable working with data.
A proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.
A confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively.
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Trustworthy and professional when handling confidential information.
Curious, adaptable and eager to learn.
Skills & Experience
Essential
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Strong organisational and time management abilities.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
An understanding of the role finance plays within a business.
Desirable
Previous internship, placement or work experience within an office environment.
Exposure to finance, accounting or administration activities.
Experience using Workday or a similar finance/ERP system.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a collaborative and evolving finance team. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build practical skills that employers value, and gain exposure to an international business environment.
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, contribute and build the foundations of a successful finance career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step in your finance journey.