Accounts Payable Assistant (6 Month Interim)

Michael Page; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant in Sheffield for a six-month temporary role. You will process invoices, manage supplier payments, reconcile AP ledgers, and support month-end processes.

Ideal candidates will have AP experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with accounting software. Excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar role in accounting and finance.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with accounting software and systems.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and ensure accurate coding to the correct accounts.
• Handle supplier payment runs and resolve any payment-related queries.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable ledgers.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Communicate with suppliers to address discrepancies or issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed.
• Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

About the role

As an Accounts Payable Assistant in Sheffield, you'll handle the day-to-day processing of invoices and payments, ensuring smooth financial operations in the professional services industry. This temporary role is all about keeping things running efficiently and accurately for a six-month period.

Client Details

A professional services organisation based in Sheffield.

Description

• Process invoices and ensure accurate coding to the correct accounts.
• Handle supplier payment runs and resolve any payment-related queries.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable ledgers.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Communicate with suppliers to address discrepancies or issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed.
• Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox.

Profile

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar role in accounting and finance.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with accounting software and systems.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines.

Job Offer

Hourly rate of £14.00-£16.00, dependent on the level of experience.

Temporary contract for 6 months.

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the professional services sector.