Accounts Payable

Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

Livingston | Temporary Contract (2-3 Months) | Immediate Start

A well-established business based in Livingston is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a short-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to support a busy finance function and assist with day-to-day purchase ledger activities.

Working alongside an experienced Accounts Payable colleague, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while helping maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

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• Processing and printing supplier invoices received via email
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• Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming site mail
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• Matching supplier invoices to Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
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• Filing and maintaining supplier invoice records
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• Processing Goods Received Notes onto the finance system
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• Assisting with supplier and internal queries
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• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
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• Supporting the wider finance team with general purchase ledger administration
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About You

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• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant role
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• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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• Experience matching invoices to supporting documentation
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• Confident carrying out supplier statement reconciliations
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• Good organisational and administrative skills
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• Ability to manage workload effectively in a busy environment
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• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to stakeholder queries
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• Experience using accounting or ERP systems would be advantageous
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