Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Halstead (Office-based)Pay: Up to £16.41 per hour DOEHours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (30-minute lunch break)Duration: 6-12 weeks initially, with potential to extendStart Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support a busy Finance team on a temporary basis. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly integrate into the team and work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes using Sage 200.
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• Coding and authorising invoices in line with procedures.
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• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
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• Assisting with supplier payment runs.
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• Handling supplier and internal finance queries by phone and email.
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• Supporting other areas of Finance, including Treasury, where required.
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Essential Requirements:

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• Previous Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant experience.
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• Strong working knowledge of Sage 200.
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• Experience with supplier reconciliations and invoice processing.
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
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Desirable:

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• Access Supply Chain experience.
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• SAP Business One (SAP B1) knowledge.
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• High-volume invoice processing experience.
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• Spindle Document Capture experience.
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