Accounts Payable Assistant

Omega Resource Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established business in Chippenham is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a 4-month contract. This office-based role requires handling a high volume of invoices, managing supplier queries, and supporting month-end accounting tasks. The ideal candidate has proven experience in Accounts Payable and strong Excel skills. Starting at £13 per hour, this position offers weekly pay and a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Weekly pay

Friendly, supportive team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role.
• Hands-on knowledge of invoice processing and BACS payment runs.
• Strong numerical accuracy and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of business overhead invoices and employee expenses.
• Managing supplier queries and resolving payment disputes efficiently.
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and supporting month-end closes.

Skills

Invoice processing

BACS payment runs

Supplier statement reconciliations

Intermediate Excel skills

Numerical accuracy

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Contract (4 Months Minimum)

Chippenham | £13 per hour | Immediate Start | Office-Based

A well-established business in Chippenham is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team on a rolling contract. This is a fast‑paced, high‑volume role offering variety and the chance to make an immediate impact.

Responsibility - Accounts Payable Assistant

• Processing a high volume of business overhead invoices and employee expenses
• Raising purchase orders, matching and coding invoices, and resolving any discrepancies quickly
• Managing supplier queries and resolving payment disputes efficiently
• Preparing and running daily BACS payment runs plus ad‑hoc payments (CHAPS, faster payments) and producing remittance advices
• Reconciling monthly supplier statements and keeping vendor records accurate and up to date
• Maintaining the purchase ledger, clearing debit balances and unmatched items
• Supporting month‑end close and internal/external audits
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth payment cycles
• Hitting departmental KPIs and supporting ad‑hoc finance tasks as needed

Experience - Accounts Payable Assistant

• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
• Hands‑on knowledge of invoice processing, BACS payment runs, and supplier statement reconciliations
• Intermediate Excel skills – comfortable with VLOOKUPs, PivotTables and large data sets
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Confident and assertive communication – happy to chase suppliers and colleagues when needed
• A proactive “can‑do” attitude and the flexibility to adapt in a busy environment

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available
• £13 per hour
• 4‑month contract
• Free on‑site parking
• Friendly, supportive team
• Weekly pay

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed).