Accounts Payable Assistant

Pertemps Network Group; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading insurance group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a temporary role in Harrogate. This position involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing vendor relationships, with a hybrid schedule requiring office attendance twice a week. Applicants should have solid Accounts Payable experience and proficiency in accounting software. The role starts ASAP and is expected to last until April 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and understanding of best practices with systems-based Purchase Order environment.
• Proficient in using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices according to internal controls.
• Reconcile vendor and nominal accounts for month-end.
• Manage the Central AP mailbox and ensure timely invoice processing.
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams to enhance AP performance.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Understanding of best practices in Purchase Order systems

Proficient in accounting software (e.g. SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics D365)

Intermediate MS Excel skills

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication skills

Team player

Proactive workload management

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant - Temp - £16.95 per hour - Harrogate/Hybrid

Insurance group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support their Accounts Payable team on an interim basis at their Harrogate offices.

This is a temporary role to start ASAP (dependant on checks) until April 2026 and will pay £16.95 per hour PAYE.

The post is hybrid with a requirement to attend the Harrogate office 2 days per week - Tuesday & Wednesday.

This Accounts Payable (AP) Assistant will ensure the successful operation of the AP process. They will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of all payments within the agreed timeframes and in accordance with regulations and policies. Duties include:

• Process a high volume of invoices in accordance with internal controls and policies.
• Reconcile vendor and nominal accounts as part of the month end processes.
• Process payments—Ad hoc and scheduled payment cycles and submitting to Manager for review.
• Manage the Central AP mailbox to ensure all invoices are processed in line with SLA.
• Build working relationships with cross-functional teams, such as Procurement, Facilities & IT, optimise vendor relationships and improve overall Accounts Payable performance.

The ideal Accounts Payable Assistant will have the following knowledge skills and experience:

• Accounts Payable experience and an understanding of best practice with a systems-based Purchase Order environment.
• Proficient in using accounting software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics D365) and have intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and be adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively across all mediums, with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A team player but also proactive in managing your own workload.
• Please note the role will involve security checks to include a DBS check.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.