Interim Accounts Payable Administrator

Contract Personnel Ltd; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is recruiting an Interim Accounts Payable Administrator in Wymondham. You will work on-site with a hybrid option after setup, handling supplier invoices and VAT tasks to support a fast-paced manufacturing finance team.

The role requires strong data accuracy, Excel skills, and the ability to work independently or within a team. Start ASAP; temporary position up to 12 weeks, full-time hours Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable is preferred but not essential.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

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

Skills

Accounts Payable

VAT

Data entry

Excel

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

ERP system

MS 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