Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Contract (4 Months Minimum)

Chippenham £13 per hour Immediate Start Office-Based

A well-established business in Chippenham is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team on a rolling contract.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume role offering variety and the chance to make an immediate impact.

Responsibility - Accounts Payable Assistant

• Processing a high volume of business overhead invoices and employee expenses
• Raising purchase orders, matching and coding invoices, and resolving any discrepancies quickly
• Managing supplier queries and resolving payment disputes efficiently
• Preparing and running daily BACS payment runs plus ad-hoc payments (CHAPS, faster payments) and producing remittance advices
• Reconciling monthly supplier statements and keeping vendor records accurate and up to date
• Maintaining the purchase ledger, clearing debit balances and unmatched items
• Supporting month-end close and internal/external audits
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth payment cycles
• Hitting departmental KPIs and supporting ad-hoc finance tasks as needed

Experience - Accounts Payable Assistant

• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
• Hands-on knowledge of invoice processing, BACS payment runs, and supplier statement reconciliations
• Intermediate Excel skills comfortable with VLOOKUPs, PivotTables and large data sets
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Confident and assertive communication happy to chase suppliers and colleagues when needed
• A proactive can-do attitude and the flexibility to adapt in a busy environment

Why Apply? - Accounts Payable Assistant

• Immediate start available
• £13 per hour
• 4-month contract
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly, supportive team
• Weekly pay

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