Your new company

An established UK-based organisation with a strong reputation in research, innovation, and technical excellence is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis for a minimum of 6 months. The company operates in a highly collaborative environment, supporting national-level projects and delivering impactful work across multiple sectors. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation that values precision, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

• Support the Accounts Payable function by processing and maintaining accurate records of supplier transactions, including credits, debits, and direct debits.

• Use supplier portals to manage accounts and ensure timely processing of invoices.

• Assist with reconciliation queries across all bank accounts related to Accounts Payable.

• Review and reconcile supplier statements to ensure timely receipt and processing of invoices.

• Respond to queries received via the Accounts email inbox, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

• Assist with UK BACS, one-off supplier payments, and international wire/AP payment requests in line with service level agreements.

• Contribute to the maintenance of staff supplier accounts and support the processing of staff expense claims.

• Act as part of the Super User team for Accounts Payable, supporting both Finance and wider business functions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally within a busy finance team.

• Strong understanding of transactional finance processes and supplier account management.

• Experience using finance systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is strongly preferred.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Strong communication skills and ability to resolve queries efficiently.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple tasks effectively.

What you'll get in return

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays).

• Hybrid working – enjoy a flexible mix of office and remote work.

• Free on-site parking for office days.

• Opportunity to work within a nationally significant organisation contributing to impactful projects.

What you need to do now

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