Accounts Payable Assistant

Exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team!

We are currently looking for an Account Payable Assistant who share our Ambitious, Accountable, and Inclusive value, committed to communities and doing the right thing to make a positive difference.

This role will be an integral part  of the Finance Team , reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor. You will be confident with building and maintaining relationships with Stakeholders, as well as managing a diverse workload. You will seek to add value and purpose to an array of activities and play a key role in the Team.

Working with the Accounts Payable Supervisor  the main responsibilities would lie with Accounts Payable however you may also support other finance operations activities when required. You will provide support to the Finance Operations team to allow the team to deliver key strategic projects.

The candidate should have proven accounts payable experience  and have worked on purchase ordering systems . The role can be fast paced, changeable and high pressured with a requirement to deliver against tight deadlines, therefore meticulous attention to detail is a must.

The Account Payable Assistant will:

• Maintain the Purchase ledger accurately.
• Assist with all Accounts Payable activities and processes.
• Prepare and process Supplier payment runs via BACS.
• Match invoices to POs and review and chase GRNS
• Process all approved supplier invoices, credit notes and expense claims.
• Research and resolve internal and external queries.
• Ensure Non-PO invoices are authorised and processed with correct evidence
• Prepare and process month end in line with the month end timetable.
• Review  and chase outstanding Invoices, purchase orders, aged creditor, and disputed items.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Any other ad hoc duties.

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package.

• £26,748 annual base salary
• Permanent Contract
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] – Subject to eligibility
• BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
• We truly embrace agile working; geography is never a barrier to recruiting the best person. Our Head Office is in Braintree, Essex.

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Application Closing Date: 13/03/2024

Interview Date: 20/03/2024 via Microsoft Teams

If you are successful for an internal secondment, please be aware that while the initial secondment period may range from 6 to 12 months, there is potential for this role to evolve into a permanent position after the secondment period concludes.

Eastlight Community Homes is a newly formed 12,000 home social housing provider, striving to meet the housing need of our communities in Essex and Suffolk.

We are proud to be the largest Community Gateway Association in the country. This ensures our residents can choose to become shareholders and help make key decisions about their homes, services and communities.