Interim Accounts Payable

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

6-8 week assignment

Fully on-site role

Weekly pay

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their finance team on a short-term basis. This on-site 6-8 week temporary contract will focus on purchase ledgers and transactional finance tasks to support a busy period in Bath.

You will process supplier invoices, reconcile accounts, prepare payments, and assist with month-end and year-end processes. AAT or equivalent finance experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience working with computerised finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• AAT qualification or equivalent finance experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding queries.
• Preparing supplier payment runs in line with agreed schedules.
• Maintaining supplier records and creditor accounts.
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Assisting with bank and control account reconciliations.
• Supporting audit requirements and maintaining strong financial controls.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Customer service

Finance software

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Your New Company A well-established education organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their finance team on a short-term basis.

This organisation plays a vital role within its local community and is looking for a proactive finance professional to provide immediate support during a busy period.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Your New Role This is a fully on-site Finance Officer position on an initial 6-8 week temporary contract, requiring someone who can hit the ground running and support the smooth running of the finance function.

The role will have a strong focus on purchase ledger activities alongside wider transactional finance duties, including:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and investigating discrepancies.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding queries.
• Preparing supplier payment runs in line with agreed schedules.
• Maintaining supplier records and creditor accounts.
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Assisting with bank and control account reconciliations.
• Supporting financial reporting and management information preparation.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding finance queries.
• Supporting audit requirements and maintaining strong financial controls.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience working within a finance function, particularly in purchase ledger or accounts payable.

Qualifications and Experience

• You will also possess: Previous experience processing invoices, reconciliations and supplier accounts.
• Experience working with computerised finance systems.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• AAT qualification or equivalent finance experience would be advantageous.

What You'll Get in Return

• Immediate start available.
• Initial 6-8 week temporary assignment.
• Fully on-site role.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and friendly finance team.
• Valuable experience within a busy and professional finance environment.

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