Trainee Accounts Payable Co-ordinator
Ng Bailey
invoice processing
supplier masterfile
e‑invoicing
payments monitoring
mailbox management
month‑end closing
- Support the Accounts Payable team to chase missing invoices or credits from suppliers
- Assist with processing supplier invoices and credit notes
- Flag any anomalies or discrepancies to Accounts Payable Specialists
- Assist with maintaining supplier Masterfile
- Maintain accurate records and ensure timely payments
- Respond to basic supplier requests (e.g. remittance copies, payment dates
- Help monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
- Management of all Accounts Payable mailboxes, categorize queries and forward to relevant colleagues
- Assist in the resolution of E-Invoicing exceptions
- Assist with the invoice posting/matching on ERP systems
- Support month-end closing activities and reconciliations
- Support the Accounts Payable specialist with the supplier statement reconciliations
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We are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Accounts Payable Coordinator to be based in our Head Office in Leeds. This is a unique opportunity to join our Central Finance team supporting our award-winning Engineering and Service divisions. You’ll be supporting the Accounts Payable team with administrative and processing tasks, ensuring invoices and supplier records are maintained accurately and efficiently. This role is ideal for an individual who is early in their finance career, looking to gain hands-on experience within finance / accounts payable.
On successful achievement of level 2, opportunity to AAT level 3 diploma in accounting may be available.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Ideally 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English, Maths, Science and 2 other subjects plus, have achieved (or be predicted to achieve)
Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Trainee Accounts Payable Coordinator
After your first three months in the role, you’ll begin the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting with a respected external training provider. Alongside this, you’ll take part in ongoing in-house training and development sessions as part of your professional growth.
Leeds – hybrid
Training + DevelopmentSince 1921
Year Founded
The company traces its origins to 1921, reflecting a long history of growth and evolution in the engineering sector.
£650M Revenue
Annual Revenues
Consistently generates annual revenues in the range of £650 million, underscoring its significant presence in the market.
Over a Century
Years in Operation
With over 100 years of experience, the company has grown from a family-owned business into a national engineering leader.
- Delivers complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
- Work spans the full asset lifecycle, including engineering design, offsite manufacturing, and maintenance.
- Projects include EV charging hubs, rail signalling systems, and critical infrastructure installations.
- Specialisms cover rail, IT services, facilities management, energy, electric vehicles, and infrastructure.
- Historic headquarters at Denton Hall blend heritage architecture with modern command centre capabilities.
- Recognized for renowned apprenticeship schemes and a proprietary BIM portal showcasing digital expertise.
- We operate with integrity and honesty.
- We put safety at the heart of everything we do.
- We continuously improve and innovate.
- We act with respect and fairness towards all people.
- We build strong relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers.
- We are committed to excellence and delivering quality results.
- We work collaboratively as one team.
Net Zero by 2030
Net Zero Target
Aimed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.
50% Emissions Reduction
Carbon Emissions Reduction Target
Targeting a 50% reduction in carbon emissions from operations by 2025.
Zero Waste by 2025
Waste Management Goal
Committed to achieving zero waste sent to landfills by 2025.
- Commitment to sourcing sustainable materials and services.
- Continuous investment in renewable energy solutions.
20%
Female Leadership Target
Strategic goal to increase female representation in leadership roles by 2025.
- Gender parity in apprenticeship and trainee roles.
- Established a Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group to drive change.
- Implemented unconscious bias training for all employees.
