Hybrid Temp Accounts Payable Assistant

Zachary Daniels; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Temporary 3-6 months

Potential permanent position

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a Hybrid Temp Accounts Payable Assistant in Knowsley, Liverpool. The role sits within the finance team on a 3-6 month temporary contract, offering hybrid working with three days in the office and a competitive hourly rate of 13.85 - 15.00 per hour DOE.

You will support day-to-day AP tasks, process supplier invoices, perform PO and price matching, run payments, maintain supplier records in Oracle, and use Excel for analysis — with potential to secure a permanent

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or similar finance role.
• Confident processing high volumes of invoices.
• Understanding of supplier reconciliations and payment processes.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisation.
• Experience using Excel and finance systems.
• Oracle experience and payment runs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, goods received and prices.
• Maintain supplier accounts and financial records using Oracle.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Resolve invoice, pricing and delivery queries.
• Manage supplier communications by telephone and email.
• Review aged ledger items and raise prepayments and debit notes.
• Use Excel to maintain and analyse financial information.
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day duties.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel

Oracle

Supplier reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Hybrid Temp Accounts Payable Assistant

Knowsley, Liverpool Hybrid Working (3 days in the office)

13.85 - 15.00 per hour DOE

3-6 month temporary contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join the finance team at a well-established and recognised business based in Knowsley, Liverpool.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and is looking for a role with the potential to secure a permanent position.

The Role

You will play an important part in supporting the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and supplier accounts are maintained effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

• Matching invoices against purchase orders, goods received and agreed prices.

• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and financial records using Oracle.

• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.

• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.

• Resolving invoice, pricing and delivery queries.

• Managing supplier communications via telephone and email.

• Reviewing aged ledger items and raising prepayments and debit notes.

• Using Excel to maintain and analyse financial information.

• Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day duties and deadlines.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or a similar finance role.

• Is confident processing high volumes of invoices.

• Has a good understanding of supplier reconciliations and payment processes.

• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Is confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.

• Can work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.

• Experience with Oracle and processing payment runs would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• 13.85 - 15.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office.

• Initial 3-6 month temporary assignment.

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