Accounts Payable Assistant / Finance Administrator

Adecco Colombia S.A.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Supportive team environment

Office-based role

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland in Telford is seeking an organised Accounts Payable Assistant / Finance Administrator to join a busy finance team. This office-based role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a temporary 7-month contract from August 2026.

You will process supplier invoices, match against purchase orders, maintain ledgers, prepare payments, and support month-end activities. Strong Excel and finance system experience are desirable; AAT study toward qualification is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or purchase ledger roles.
• Ability to process invoices and maintain accurate records.
• Strong Excel skills and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices using automated and manual systems.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchase ledger records.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Finance Administration

Invoice Processing

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Tools

ERP/Finance 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 accounts
• Supporting 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.

Equal Opportunities Employer Statement

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.