Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Lichfield is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the finance team. This 4-week temporary contract offers insight into a fast-paced finance function and potential for permanency.

You will work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure accurate processing of invoices and timely payments, while maintaining strong internal and external relationships. Ideal candidates have prior AP or finance support experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant role preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices with accurate coding and timely posting.
• Match purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and process employee expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Handle supplier and internal queries via phone and email.
• Assist with month-end finance activities and reporting requirements.
• Support improvements across accounts payable processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive communicator

Education

Finance-related qualification or degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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.