Accounts Payable Assistant

Howett Thorpe; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in Farnham is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Assistant on a temporary 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Accounts Payable, strong understanding of AP processes, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, managing vendor relationships, and supporting financial operations within the team. Competitive compensation of GBP15.00 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable position within a fast‑paced environment.
• Solid understanding of invoice matching and payment cycles.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Processing high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing the AP inbox and resolving supplier queries in a timely manner.
• Preparing and executing weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Skills

Experience in Accounts Payable

Knowledge of AP processes

ERP systems proficiency

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are partnering with a highly respected organisation based in Farnham, who are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a 6–month interim contract. This is a full–time and office–based throughout. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting key financial processes within the AP function.

Job Title: Temp Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Type: Temporary 6 months

Location: Farnham

Salary: GBP15.00 per hour

Reference no: 15941

Accounts Payable Assistant About The Role

• Processing high‑volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing the AP inbox and resolving supplier queries in a timely manner
• Preparing and executing weekly and monthly payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining accurate supplier records
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
• Assisting with month–end duties including AP accruals and ageing report reviews
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad‑hoc tasks and reporting
• Collaborating with procurement and operations teams to resolve PO and receipt issues

The successful Accounts Payable Assistant will have:

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable position within a fast‑paced environment
• Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice matching, and payment cycles
• Experience using ERP systems (Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Solid Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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