Interim Accounts Payable Specialist (On-site Guildford)

UK Space Jobs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UK Space Jobs is seeking an proactive Accounts Assistant – Accounts Payable to join our finance team in Guildford on site for a 3-month interim assignment (7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday). You will process supplier invoices, manage reconciliations and support month-end close, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have AP experience, be comfortable with multi-currency transactions and Excel, and work well with ERP systems in a manufacturing or engineering

Qualifications

• Proven previous experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems; multi-currency handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Outlook inbox.
• Process supplier and contractor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and process staff expenses in accordance with Company Policy.
• Post daily bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts.
• Process and reconcile pre-paid card transactions.
• Keep supplier ledger aging within terms and obtain resolution on outstanding debit balances/refunds due.
• Verify supplier bank account details.
• Open and distribute the daily post.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and respond to supplier queries professionally.
• Support month-end close activities, including updating of currency exchange rates and following up on timesheet bookings.
• Liaise with procurement, operations and engineering departments regarding purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, financial policies, and internal controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and reporting duties as required.

Skills

Proven Accounts Payable experience

Multi-currency transactions

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

ERP systems

SAP Business One / SAP Concur

Job description

UK Space Jobs is seeking an proactive Accounts Assistant – Accounts Payable to join our finance team in Guildford on site for a 3-month interim assignment (7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday). You will process supplier invoices, manage reconciliations and support month-end close, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have AP experience, be comfortable with multi-currency transactions and Excel, and work well with ERP systems in a manufacturing or engineering