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Posted 25 July, 2026

Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

Reed
Wantage, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger and cash transaction process. This role is crucial in ensuring that the company clears a high volume of invoices to maintain operations, and will be supporting those focusing on a systems implementation project.

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The role will likely last for at least 12 weeks, potentially longer depending upon the outcome of the implementation.

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Offering hybrid working with 3 days in the office, combined with a fantastic culture and engaging environment, this is an unrivalled option for anyone looking within south Oxfordshire.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Process invoices across multiple currencies and entities.
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  • Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
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  • Respond to queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders, including the resolution of complex issues.
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  • Ensure invoices are correctly approved and matched to purchase orders.
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  • Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
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  • Perform daily bank reconciliations.
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  • Post supplier payment journals.
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  • Post general ledger journals, including purchase ledger entries, foreign exchange adjustments, and corrections.
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  • Complete the purchase ledger balance sheet reconciliation.
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  • Maintain the company's short-term cash flow forecast.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role.
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  • Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes and cash transactions.
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  • Ability to handle multiple currencies and entities.
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If you are available either immediately or at short notice, and would welcome an Interim Assignment within a fabulous organisation, please Apply Online today to be considered.