Accounts Payable Assistant

Blue Arrow; Boston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant on a temporary basis in Fosdyke, Lincolnshire. The role supports day-to-day AP functions within a busy finance team, with some AR involvement. Immediate start preferred for a 4–6 week project, 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, paying £15.00 per hour.

Experience with a PO to invoice system and Excel is beneficial. The ideal candidate will handle supplier invoices, reconciliation, and payment runs, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and PO to invoice processing.
• Proficient in Excel with good accuracy and organisation.
• Able to liaise with suppliers and colleagues effectively.
• Familiarity with an integrated PO to invoice/payment system.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage PO to invoice and payment processes.
• Prepare and manage payment runs through to BACS authorisation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries and maintain relationships.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities as required.
• Assist with EDI sales invoicing processes.
• Perform some cash handling duties.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the finance team.

Skills

Accounts payable

PO to invoice

Communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire

Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Duration: 4 to 6 Weeks (Temporary)

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis in Fosdyke. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to support the day-to-day accounts payable function, with some involvement in accounts receivable activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing the purchase order to invoice and payment process.
• Preparing and managing payment runs through to BACS authorisation stage.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Handling supplier account queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Supporting the Accounts Receivable function as required.
• Assisting with EDI sales invoicing processes.
• Performing some cash handling duties.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience working with an integrated Purchase Order to Invoice payment system.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and colleagues.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Knowledge of EDI sales invoicing processes.
• Experience supporting Accounts Payable activities.Please note: This role does not involve credit control responsibilities.

If you are available immediately and looking for a short-term assignment with a supportive finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

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