Accounts Payable

Your new companyA public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team on a 6-month temporary basis. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong financial controls.The successful candidate will bring solid Accounts Payable experience, excellent attention to detail, and confidence in managing supplier relationships across a busy finance environment.Your new role

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining supplier master data.
• Managing supplier queries and resolving invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices.
• Processing payment runs and ensuring payments are made in line with agreed terms.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers regarding invoice approvals and payment queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements.
• Using SharePoint to manage and organise financial documentation and workflows.
• Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong recent Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience setting up suppliers and maintaining supplier records.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve queries effectively.
• Experience processing high-volume invoices and supplier reconciliations.
• Experience using SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

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