Accounts Payable Assistant / Finance Administrator

Adecco; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,930,000 - 30,445,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Office based in Telford

Friendly finance team

Temporary contract (7 months)

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant / Finance Administrator for our Telford office. This 30-hour-per-week role is temporary for 7 months, paying £13.81 per hour, with responsibilities across supplier invoices, ledger maintenance and payments processing.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication and Excel skills, supporting the wider finance team in a fast-paced environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar finance support roles.
• Ability to process invoices, maintain records and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficient in Excel and working with ERP/finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices using automated and manual systems.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintaining supplier and purchase ledger records.
• Preparing supplier payment runs in line with procedures.
• Handling supplier queries by telephone and email.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and supporting month-end activities.
• Ensuring all financial records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Finance Administration

Invoice Processing

Data entry

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant / Finance Administrator

Location: Telford (Office Based)
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary, 7 Months (August 2026 to March 2027)
Pay Rate: 13.81 per hour

Join a Friendly and Supportive Finance Team

We are looking for an organised and detail–focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team based in Telford.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Administration, Invoice Processing or a similar finance support position. You'll play an important part in ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time while supporting colleagues across the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices using both automated and manual systems
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate supplier and purchase ledger records
• Preparing supplier payment runs in line with company procedures
• Handling supplier queries via telephone and email
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accountsSupporting month–end activities and general finance administration
• Ensuring all financial records are accurate and up to date

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have experience in:

• Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Administration, Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeping roles
• Processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
• Working with suppliers and resolving account queries
• Reconciliations and data entry
• Using financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Working in a fast–paced environment with high levels of accuracy

You will also have:

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• The ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

Desirable

• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT
• Experience working within a busy finance department
• Experience with ERP or finance systems

What's on Offer?

• 13.81 per hour
• Valuable experience within a well–established organisation
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunity to develop your finance and accounts experience
• Immediate start available

If you have experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Administration or a similar finance support role, we'd love to hear from you.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.