Accounts Payable Assistant

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

We have a new opportunity for a Finance Transactional Services Assistant to join our team, based in South West near Bridgwater, working 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role will be competitive per year with participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits. This role will be based in Walpole near Bridgwater, with an opportunity for hybrid working - this will be discussed further at interview. 

The closing date for applications is 31st March 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

A new opportunity has arisen within the Finance Transactional Services (FTS) team. Reporting to the AP Manager, the FTS Assistant will provide essential support across Accounts Payable (and where required Accounts Receivable) for designated group companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and process supplier invoices using OCR and D365, ensuring compliance with P2P controls.
• Resolve invoice queries promptly to ensure suppliers are paid to agreed terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements (via Xelix) and maintain accurate ledger records.
• Process credit notes, prepayments, and ad hoc payments.
• Manage AP inboxes and respond professionally to internal and external queries.
• Support supplier escalations and workflow approvals.
• Assist with audits, UAT testing, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Undertake four UK site visits annually with a focus on health & safety.
• Provide team support, training assistance, and holiday cover as required.

Essential:

• Experience in an Accounts Payable or finance team.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and organisation skills.
• Confident communicator (written and verbal).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• A Levels (including GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above).

Desirable:

• Experience with Dynamics 365, Power BI, Tungsten AP Essentials, or Xelix.
• AAT (Level 2–4) or relevant finance qualification.
• Experience in a controls-focused or operational environment.

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.   

How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work 

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What can we offer you?

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.