Accounts Payable Assistant

AD Finance; Stafford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Finance is supporting a business in Lichfield to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 4-week temporary contract with the potential to become permanent. You will report to the Accounts Payable Manager and ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time.

The role involves handling high volumes, matching POs and invoices, reconciling statements and supporting month-end activities in a fast-paced finance environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger roles is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
• Finance-related qualification or degree is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices with accurate coding and 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 activities and reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvements across accounts payable processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Finance degree (beneficial)

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 an 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.

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