Accounts Payable Assistant

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

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis in Fosdyke. The role involves day-to-day AP tasks with some AR exposure, supporting supplier reconciliations and related finance activities.

The position runs for about 4–6 weeks, with working hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, at £15.00 per hour. This temporary assignment offers hands-on experience in a active finance environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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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