Accounts Payable Assistant

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is helping a growing technology-led organisation in Edinburgh to recruit a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant on a hybrid basis. The role supports the finance team across end-to-end purchase-to-pay processes.

The successful candidate will handle invoices, payments and supplier records, while ensuring VAT and coding accuracy. A fast-paced environment requires strong communication, detail-orientation, and proactive collaboration with Finance and Procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger
• Knowledge of invoice processing, payments and reconciliations
• Experience with finance systems and Excel
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and organised approach

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes
• Ensure accurate coding and VAT treatment
• Maintain supplier accounts and records
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Support weekly and ad hoc payment runs
• Process supplier payments and issue remittances
• Review employee expenses and company card transactions
• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations
• Work closely with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure smooth processes

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Job description

Our client is a growing technology-led organisation with a strong UK presence. Due to increased workload, they are looking to recruit a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to support their finance team on a hybrid basis in Edinburgh.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy finance function and support the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes
• Ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment
• Maintaining supplier accounts and records
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Supporting weekly and ad hoc payment runs
• Processing supplier payments and issuing remittances
• Reviewing employee expenses and company card transactions
• Assisting with month-end reporting and reconciliations
• Working closely with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure smooth processes

Person Specification

• Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payments and reconciliations
• Experience working with finance systems and Excel
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and organised approach
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

On Offer

• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Modern Edinburgh office with excellent transport links

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and make an immediate impact.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, individual feedback cannot always be provided.