Accounts Assistant – Payables (Finance)

About the role

SF Partners is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the payables function of a growing international logistics business in Birmingham. This full‑time position offers exposure to a high‑volume purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, accruals and month‑end reporting, with the chance to broaden commercial knowledge.

Key responsibilities

• Process large volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare and execute supplier payment runs across multiple currencies.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assist with weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to settle invoice queries.
• Set up and verify new supplier accounts.
• Support purchase‑order accruals, journal entries and month‑end reporting.
• Identify costing or processing issues within finance and operational systems.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable function.
• Understanding of supplier reconciliations, payments and invoice processing.
• Exposure to bank reconciliations, accruals or month‑end activities.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, honest and collaborative approach.
• Experience in logistics, transport, freight or other high‑volume environments is advantageous.

Required skills

• Excel (including VLOOKUP and PivotTables).

What we offer

• Hybrid working model.
• 31 days' holiday including bank holidays and a holiday loyalty scheme.
• Company healthcare scheme and sick pay.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a friendly, growing finance team and expand beyond a traditional purchase ledger role.