Accounts Payable Assistant

Denton, England, United Kingdom

12/6/2024

A fantastic Accounts Payable Finance Assistant opportunity based in our Nursery Support Centre in Denton, Manchester! *6 months fixed term contract*

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. £23850.00 per annum

A Bit About Us

We’re Partou UK, part of a global family that’s passionate about giving children the best start in life. In June 2021, Just Childcare joined the Partou group, followed by All About Children in 2022. Together, we’re on an exciting journey to become one of the UK’s leading childcare providers.

Our focus is on delivering top-quality care, creating inspiring learning environments, and supporting families to help children flourish. With over 1,000 nurseries worldwide and a dedicated team of 11,000+ professionals, we’re growing fast – and we’d love you to join us on this exciting adventure.

Why This Role Matters

As Accounts Payable Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key part in keeping our business running smoothly. From ensuring invoices are paid on time to building strong relationships with suppliers, your work will help us maintain great cashflow and avoid disruptions.

This role is all about accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork – and you’ll be making a real impact every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting To The Accounts Payable Manager, You’ll

• Manage the Accounts Payable email inbox.
• Ensure invoices are properly authorised, coded, and posted accurately.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries promptly.
• Respond to supplier queries and build strong relationships.
• Oversee the Employee Expenses mailbox and handle related queries.
  
  

How Success Looks

Success in this role means maintaining a clean and accurate Accounts Payable ledger, free from disputes or anomalies. You’ll establish strong relationships with suppliers and internal budget holders, ensuring smooth payment processes with minimal ad-hoc payment runs. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will be essential in keeping everything running seamlessly.

What It Takes

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Detail-oriented with excellent numeracy and communication skills.
• Comfortable handling large volumes of data quickly and accurately.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and great at managing their time.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience working in a high-volume purchase ledger environment.
  
  

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working as part of a team, have a proactive attitude, and are eager to grow alongside us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Partou, we’re all about creating a positive and supportive culture where everyone can succeed. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that values clarity, fairness, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help us build something amazing.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.