Accounts Payable

Reed; Brentford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Easy transit access

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support the finance team on a temporary basis. The role is fully office-based in Brentford with on-site parking and straightforward access by bus, Underground and Overground services.

Immediate start available in early November 2026. You will handle supplier invoices, payments and bank reconciliations, contributing to timely month-end close while maintaining accuracy and strong supplier relations.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience is required.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly with rate checking.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and check rates for accuracy.
• Enter invoices onto the Oracle AP system.
• Raise supplier payments.
• Clear transactions within the bank module.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding account discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Supplier communication

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Our client, a well-established business within the airline industry, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support their finance team on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and checking rates for accuracy
• Invoice entry onto the Oracle AP system
• Raising supplier payments
• Clearing transactions within the bank module
• Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
• Liaising with suppliers regarding account discrepancies
• Assisting with month-end reporting and reconciliations

Requirements

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• Oracle experience desirable
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly with rate checking
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Additional Information

• Fully office-based in Brentford
• On-site parking available
• Easily accessible via bus, Underground and Overground services
• Immediate start available in early November 2026

This role would suit a proactive AP professional who can quickly integrate into the team and manage a busy workload with accuracy and efficiency.