Accounts Payable Assistant

Hyra; Lichfield; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hyra, based in Lichfield, is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team on a four-week temporary contract with potential to become permanent. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will ensure accurate coding of supplier invoices and timely payments, while liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Formación

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or purchase ledger is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and professional approach.
• Finance-related qualification or degree is beneficial but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely posting.
• Matching purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and processing employee expenses.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Handling supplier and internal queries via phone and email.
• Assisting with month-end finance activities and reporting requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvements across accounts payable processes and procedures.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Finance qualification or degree (beneficial)

Herramientas

Finance/ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

We are supporting a fantastic business based in Lichfield to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional looking to gain experience within a fast-paced environment. This is a 4-week temporary contract with the potential to become permanent.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, helping to maintain strong relationships while supporting the smooth running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely posting.
• Matching purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and processing employee expenses.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Handling supplier and internal queries via phone and email.
• Assisting with month-end finance activities and reporting requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvements across accounts payable processes and procedures.

About You

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant role would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using finance or ERP systems.
• Able to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with a proactive and professional approach.
• A finance-related qualification or degree would be beneficial but is not essential.