Accounts Payable Assistant (Temp)

Butler Rose Ltd; St. Columb Major; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in St Columb Major, Cornwall, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a temporary role up to 6 months. The position involves processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the payments process.

The ideal candidate will have accounts payable/purchase ledger experience, be detail-oriented and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with strong Excel skills and good supplier communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger.
• Strong ability to process high-volume transactions accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communication with suppliers and colleagues.
• Proficiency with Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices with accuracy.
• Match, batch and code invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with payment runs and cashflow timing.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.

Skills

High-volume processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Supplier communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary up to 6 Months)

Location: St Columb Major, Cornwall
Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary, up to 6 months
Hours: Full-time

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established business in St Columb Major for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary basis for up to six months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of processing high volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed correctly and payments are made on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices with a high degree of accuracy
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Handling supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
• Assisting with payment runs
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required

About You:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Comfortable working with high-volume transaction processing
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Available to start at short notice would be advantageous

What's on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of up to £15.00 per hour
• Temporary assignment lasting up to six months
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience with a successful local employer

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.