- Location
- Lockington, Derbyshire
- Type
- Full-time
Description
Accounts Payable Assistant
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
Department: Accounts Payable
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Lockington, Derbyshire
Description
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.
Job Purpose:
To support the efficient and accurate processing of supplier Set ups and payments, ensuring accounts payable records are maintained correctly, queries are resolved promptly, and financial controls and deadlines are met.
Job Purpose:
To support the efficient and accurate processing of supplier Set ups and payments, ensuring accounts payable records are maintained correctly, queries are resolved promptly, and financial controls and deadlines are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the timely and accurate processing of Payment runs & Supplier set up forms, across thirteen Business Units
- Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of Master Data Records
- Ensure all queries are dealt with to a satisfactory conclusion
- Assisting with organising incoming mail via email
- Support the Accounts Payable Management Team
- Build relationships with Internal and External stakeholders
- Strong Communication skills to seek/chase approvals with Senior Management and Directors within the Business
- Assist the team with day-to-day tasks
- Assist the AP Management Team on implementing change
- Assist the team in meeting KPIs and SLAs
- Any Ad-hoc duties or tasks as requested by your Line Manager
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of written and numerical literacy, with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to plan, organise and manage time
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a wider team, and take initiative.
- Experience working in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Experience of working within an AP team and understanding the AP end to end process
- Intermediate Excel Skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s, would be advantageous.
Job Benefits
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
- Digital GP Scheme
- Volunteer Scheme
- Share Saver Scheme
- Company Life Assurance Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways
Diversity Statement:
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.
Application Process:
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Skills
ExcelAccounts Payable