Interim Accounts Payable Administrator

Contract Personnel Limited; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Limited are recruiting an Interim Accounts Payable Administrator for a manufacturing site near Wymondham, Norfolk. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, VAT administration, and maintaining accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and be able to work independently or as part of the team. The position is on-site with a hybrid option requiring minimum 3 days on site per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable is preferred but not essential.
• Proactive and able to take ownership of workload.
• Strong communication skills and professional approach.
• Comfortable handling data and financial information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices within set timescales.
• Assist with VAT administration and data entry.
• Maintain accurate records in the finance system.
• Resolve supplier queries and reconcile statements.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and post to cash book.
• Support internal teams with invoice approvals and queries.
• Identify process improvements and assist with training.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Organised

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interim Accounts Payable Administrator

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk
Salary: £13.91 per hour
Contract: Temporary, up to 12 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full time, Monday Friday
Working Arrangement: On-site, hybrid minimum 3 days per week

We are currently recruiting for an Interim Accounts Payable Administrator to join the Finance team of a prestigious high-performance manufacturer based near Wymondham, Norfolk.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting the Finance team with a range of accounts payable and general administration duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices within agreed timescales
• Process invoices and assist with VAT administration
• Complete financial data entry and maintain accurate records
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries
• Reconcile supplier statements against ledger balances
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve invoice queries and approval issues
• Manage supplier debit notes and cancellations
• Prepare supplier payment runs and post transactions to the cash book
• Carry out reconciliations and error checks on control accounts and intercompany balances
• Maintain accurate information within the finance system
• Distribute and file supplier correspondence and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support relevant teams with training

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous Accounts Payable experience, although this is not essential. We're looking for someone who is:

• Organised, proactive and able to take ownership of their work
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• A strong communicator with a professional, customer-focused approach
• Comfortable working with data and financial information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Educated to GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English