Accounts Payable Assistant 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 to handle daily invoice processing and payments, ensuring accurate coding and timely processing within the professional services sector.

This temporary role offers learning opportunities across month-end activities, supplier communications, and ledger reconciliation, with an hourly rate of £14–£16 depending on experience.

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

Accounts payable

Organisational skills

Accounting software

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

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.

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

A successful Accounts Payable Assistant should have:

• 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.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the professional services sector.