Interim Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employer in North Devon seeks an Interim Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant for a full-time role. This position offers remote work with occasional travel and requires a candidate with strong multitasking and communication skills. The successful applicant will be responsible for supplier inquiries, invoice management, and supporting system transitions.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of recent experience in a general ledger role.
• Experience in a high-volume environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the initial contact for supplier inquiries.
• Creating and locating invoices, ensuring correct VAT status.
• Assisting with month-end procedures.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Interim Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant, Barnstaple

Client: Trial Balance Consulting

Location: Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f3288c9fcaa4

Job Views: 2

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Interim Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant – Barnstaple / Remote Circa: £23,000 FTE

Trial Balance Consulting is pleased to be exclusively engaged by our longstanding client, a prominent employer in North Devon within the manufacturing services sector.

The client is seeking to recruit an Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant on a full-time, interim basis until the end of October 2022. The role requires residence within a reasonable distance of Barnstaple; however, it offers largely remote work with occasional travel for equipment collection/return and infrequent team meetings.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, experienced team operating in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the initial contact for supplier inquiries and liaising with colleagues across departments and service centers to resolve issues
• Creating and locating invoices, ensuring correct VAT status and invoice coding
• Authorizing supplier payments
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Supporting AP/AR system process improvements
• Assisting in transitioning the AP/AR system to a new ERP system during the assignment

We seek ambitious and confident applicants with at least 12 months of recent experience in a general ledger role, preferably in a high-volume environment. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, is required. The department is fast-paced, demanding strong multitasking, excellent communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

This organization values internal promotion and employee development. For further details and a detailed role specification, please contact Dan Saunders quoting reference DS8232 as soon as possible.