Payables Specialist: High-Volume Invoicing & Payments

James Andrews Recruitment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Friendly environment

Equipment provided

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment is assisting a major housing provider in the South of England to recruit a Finance Assistant - Payables on a six-month fixed-term contract. The role offers £27,000 per annum and starts as soon as possible.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years’ experience in finance, handling high-volume invoices and strong Excel skills. You will manage weekly supplier payments, reconcile statements, maintain supplier records, and respond to queries with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience within the payables function.
• Experience in a high-volume transaction environment.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical accuracy.
• Vigilant about data quality and supplier records.

Responsibilities

• Process ~500 invoices weekly, with values up to £1 million, manually and electronically.
• Maintain and update supplier records and assign URNs for invoices.
• Allocate PO numbers to invoices raised by suppliers.
• Investigate and resolve matching discrepancies and pricing issues.
• Prepare weekly/bi-weekly payment runs via BACS, FP, CHAPS and cheques.
• Issue remittances with payment details and due dates.
• Manage the payables inbox and respond to supplier queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements daily and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Excel skills

Customer service

Job description

James Andrews Recruitment is assisting a major housing provider in the South of England to recruit a Finance Assistant - Payables on a six-month fixed-term contract. The role offers £27,000 per annum and starts as soon as possible.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years’ experience in finance, handling high-volume invoices and strong Excel skills. You will manage weekly supplier payments, reconcile statements, maintain supplier records, and respond to queries with a focus on accuracy and