Accounts Payable Clerk

RECfinancial; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking on site

Fantastic environment

Long-term career opportunity

Standard Holiday allowance

Job summary

RECfinancial are representing a Leicestershire organisation seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis. The role is office-based with one day per week from home, offering progression opportunities in a supportive finance function.

You will input supplier invoices, perform matching, and contribute to process improvements while working closely with the Department Team Leader and other departments across the business.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and strong team player with effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient user of the full Microsoft Suite.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Possesses a meticulous and keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of invoices for payment.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier queries.
• Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts, including GRNI balances.
• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of suppliers.
• Foster strong relationships with external suppliers and internal teams via clear communication.
• Collaborate across departments and perform ad hoc finance duties.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Deadline driven

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established Leicestershire organisation, who are seeking to appoint a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

Working Monday to Friday office based - 1 day per week working from home.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a creative and supportive team that values progression and development. Working closely with the Department Team Leader, the successful applicant will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function.

This role would be commutable from Leicester, Enderby, Whetstone, Leicestershire.

Main role of Accounts Payable Assistant

The primary responsibility will be inputting supplier invoices into the system and invoice matching. The Accounts Payable Assistant role will demand meticulous attention to detail and a pro-active attitude towards maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to identify and implement process improvements within their area of responsibility to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Assistant

• Manage the end-to-end processing of invoices for payment.
• Ensure the timely and effective resolution of all supplier queries.
• Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts, including the clearance of the Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) balance within your designated area.
• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of suppliers.
• Foster strong working relationships with both external suppliers and internal business contacts through clear and consistent communication.
• Collaborate effectively with all departments across the business.
• Plus any ad hoc finance duties.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A flexible and strong team player with effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient user of the full Microsoft Suite.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Possesses a meticulous and keen eye for detail.
• Acts as a respected colleague who exemplifies our core values.

In return our clients offer a long-term career opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a fantastic environment.

On offer is the following:

• £25,000k - £28,000k
• Free Parking on site
• Fantastic opportunity
• Standard Holiday allowance

Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.