Accounts Assistant

Cornwall Staff Agency; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant in St Austell for a short-term position of approximately 6 weeks. The role requires strong attention to detail and proven accounts experience, focusing on maintaining ledgers, reconciling cash, and resolving supplier queries. This is a full-time role with an immediate start at a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable or finance experience is essential.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail are required.
• Experience with stakeholder interactions is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Reconcile cash and ensure the accuracy of all transactions.
• Investigate and resolve supplier account queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounts experience

Administrative skills

Customer service

Job description

Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Contract: Approx. 6 weeks, full-time (35 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support a busy finance team on a short-term basis.

The role requires strong attention to detail, proven accounts experience, and the ability to manage a variety of tasks efficiently. This is an immediate start for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions via daily banking routines.
• Reconcile cash, ensuring all transactions are accurate and up to date.
• Investigate and resolve supplier account queries or irregularities.
• Carry out aged creditor reviews, highlighting and correcting anomalies.
• Perform 3-way match checks on purchase orders and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs in a timely, efficient manner.
• Support financial controls, including VAT accuracy and CIS indirect tax returns.
• Review and process employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Identify process improvements to enhance accounts payable efficiency.

Requirements

• Previous accounts payable or finance experience (essential).
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders professionally.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.

For more information on this role or to express your interest, please apply with your CV in the first instance.