Job type
TemporaryLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Scientific and R&DPay
£15 - £20/hr (DOE)
Interim Accounts Payable Opportunity on Site in Bristol
Location: BS8
Working Pattern: 5 days on site
Pay Rate: £18 per hour premium (£16.06 base plus £1.94 holiday pay)
Working Pattern: 5 days on site
Pay Rate: £18 per hour premium (£16.06 base plus £1.94 holiday pay)
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support a busy finance function. This is a full-time, site-based role focusing on the accurate processing of invoices and payments across multiple business entities.
Reporting into an Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, ensuring suppliers are paid on time, and supporting smooth day-to-day finance operations. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced transactional environment and takes pride in accuracy and organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, including purchase order and non-purchase order items
- Setting up new suppliers in line with internal procedures, including credit checks where required
- Preparing and running supplier payment runs across multiple bank accounts
- Processing employee expenses and company card transactions, ensuring compliance with expenses policies
- Managing end-to-end accounts payable tasks for allocated entities or regions
- Supporting month-end processes and resolving invoice or purchase order queries
- Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required by the wider finance team
Skills and Experience Required
- Proven experience working within an Accounts Payable or transactional finance role
- Comfortable working in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment
- Previous exposure to ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP or Oracle
- Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to accuracy
- Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team
This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced accounts payable professional looking for a stable, hands-on position within a supportive finance team.
What you need to do now
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