Accounts Payable Assistant

Blue Arrow Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant on a temporary basis in Fosdyke, Lincolnshire. You will join a busy finance team and handle supplier invoices, PO to invoice processes, and assist with AR and EDI invoicing where required.

The role offers a GBP 15.00 hourly rate, 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, for a 4–6 week assignment and requires accuracy, good communication, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience with an integrated PO to Invoice payment system.
• Strong communication and liaison with suppliers and colleagues.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.

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

Accounts Payable

PO to Invoice

Communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

EDI invoicing processes

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.

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