Accounts Assistant (Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27000.00 per annum fixed term contract |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Saint Austell, England, PL25 4BY |
| Company: | St Austell Brewery Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2631313 |
Summary
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join us for a fixed term of 12 months, supporting the efficient and accurate processing of supplier and employee payments. This role is central to day-to-day finance operations, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate records, and timely settlement of liabilities. You will manage supplier set-ups, reconciliations, payment runs, and expense processing, while acting as a key point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers. The role also supports VAT and CIS compliance and contributes to continuous improvement of accounts payable processes.
About You
Strong administrative background, ideally within a finance or accounts payable environment
High attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy
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Comfortable managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced role
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Confident and professional communicator with internal and external stakeholders
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Customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills
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Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and suggest process improvements
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Good numerical ability and confidence working with financial data and systems
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Reliable, organised, and committed to maintaining strong financial controls
What We Offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Competitive pension scheme
- 30% discount on food & drink and 50% discount on accommodation
- Westfield Health Rewards
Additional Information
St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We welcome requests for flexible working.
Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.
If you would like any further information please email: recruitment@staustellbrewery.co.uk
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