Accounts Payable Clerk

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

• 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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