Accounts Payable Assistant - Temporary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days

Immediate start

Job summary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is assisting a technology-led organisation in Edinburgh to hire a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant on a hybrid basis. The role involves end-to-end purchase ledger tasks, processing invoices and credits, VAT, supplier records, and assisting with month-end processes.

The ideal candidate will have AP or Purchase Ledger experience, strong invoice processing skills, and proficiency in Excel and finance systems.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payments and reconciliations.
• Experience working with finance systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Ensure accurate coding and VAT treatment.
• Maintain supplier accounts and records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Support weekly and ad hoc payment runs.
• Process supplier payments and issue remittances.
• Review employee expenses and company card transactions.
• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure smooth processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Finance systems

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Our client is a growing technology-led organisation with a strong UK presence. Due to increased workload, they are looking to recruit a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to support their finance team on a hybrid basis in Edinburgh.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy finance function and support the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes
• Ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment
• Maintaining supplier accounts and records
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Supporting weekly and ad hoc payment runs
• Processing supplier payments and issuing remittances
• Reviewing employee expenses and company card transactions
• Assisting with month-end reporting and reconciliations
• Working closely with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure smooth processes

Person Specification

• Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payments and reconciliations
• Experience working with finance systems and Excel
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and organised approach
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

On Offer

• Competitive day rate
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Modern Edinburgh office with excellent transport links

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and make an immediate impact.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, individual feedback cannot always be provided.