Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary)

Salary: £31,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid Working Available
Start Date: Immediate

THE ORGANISATION

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within a busy and fast-paced environment. Due to an increase in workload and a backlog within the accounts payable function, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant on an interim basis to provide immediate support.

Working as part of a collaborative finance team, the successful candidate will play a key role in reducing aged invoice backlogs, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient processing of accounts payable transactions.

THE ROLE

This position will provide hands-on support to the finance team, focusing on clearing an existing invoice backlog while ensuring business-as-usual accounts payable activities continue to run smoothly.

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with payment runs and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Supporting the clearance of aged invoices and historic backlogs.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain invoice approvals and resolve outstanding issues.
• Ensuring supplier records are maintained accurately.
• Assisting with month-end accounts payable activities as required.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable role.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume invoice processing.
• Experience dealing with invoice backlogs and aged supplier queries.
• Knowledge of legacy ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics GP, Navision, or similar.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working independently and hitting the ground running.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

ON OFFER

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts payable professional to make an immediate impact within a supportive finance team. The role offers the chance to take ownership of a key business priority while working within an established organisation.

• Salary equivalent of £31,000 per annum.
• Initial 3-month temporary contract.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact by reducing a significant backlog.
• Exposure to a busy finance function within an established business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Potential for the assignment to be extended depending on business requirements.

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