Accounts Payable Assistant (Part Time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
First Tech Group are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the team based in Aberdeen on a part time, permanent basis (full time applicants may be considered DOE).
Responsible for undertaking accounts payable duties and meeting accounting deadlines for first tech group the successful candidate will hold strong organisational skills and be proficient within the use of Microsoft office programmes and will ideally hold previous experience within a finance department.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for monitoring accounts mailbox and processing as necessary.
- Ledger purchase invoices, check against purchase orders, review nominal codes allocated in line with company procedures.
- Ensure purchase invoices agree with purchase orders and goods receipted, if differ generate query with Operations Department.
- Responsible for accurately processing purchase invoices in Accounts Package.
- Ensure purchase invoices are approved in line with Authority Matrix.
- Run and review goods received not invoiced reports monthly.
- Responsible for reconciling supplier statements to purchase ledger.
- Responsible for processing employee expenses.
- Responsible for processing company credit card statements.
- Assist with preparation of monthly payment runs.
- Ensure supplier queries and issues are logged and closed out appropriately.
- Assist with preparation of year-end audit pack.
- Assist with internal and external audits as required.
- Carry out work in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet deadlines, changing priorities when the situation requires.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (in particular Excel and Word)
- Previous experience using Accounting software
Preferred
- Previous experience within a Finance Department
- Previous experience using Sage Line 50 Accounts
Personal Skills & Qualities
- Conscientious, meticulous and shows initiative
- Organised and structured approach to work
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Flexible approach, team player and ability to work independently
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Payable Assistant (Part Time) roles across First Tech Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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