Accounts Payable Assistant Interim

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary contract

Job summary

Michael Page in Sheffield is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to handle day-to-day processing of invoices and payments, ensuring accurate coding and timely supplier settlements in the professional services sector.

The role is temporary and focuses on maintaining ledgers, assisting month-end processes, and responding to supplier queries while adhering to company policies.

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 experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Accounting software

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.