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CMA Recruitment Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Guildford is seeking an Accounts Payable and Expenses Coordinator on a 6-month contract to support a busy finance team during a period of transformation and automation. The role focuses on payments processing, expense policy compliance, and multi-currency transactions.

You will work fully office-based for an initial 3 months, with potential flex after. The ideal candidate has strong AP/expenses experience, advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting, and a keen

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Accounts Payable and Expenses management.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting and process management.
• Comfortable managing multi-currency transactions and verifying payment details.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional support including processing payments and validating expense policies for compliance.
• Support multi-currency transactions with precision during period of change.
• Assist with integration of expense management technology and automate manual processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members across functions to deliver accurate and timely service.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements by providing feedback on system usage and workflows.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Expenses management

Transactional finance support

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Reporting

Multi-currency transactions

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

An innovative professional services organisation in central Guildford, Surrey is seeking additional temporary support on a 6 month contract within Accounts Payable and Expenses to support their busy finance team. Known for their commitment to transforming client delivery and embracing technology-driven solutions, this organisation prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture that values operational excellence and professional growth. The roles offer a keen insight into a fast-evolving finance environment, with opportunities to work within a forward-thinking team during a period of significant transformation and process automation. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to contribute to a dynamic project, you will be part of a company that values service quality and operational efficiency.

What will the Accounts Payable and Expenses Coordinator role involve?

• Managing transactional support including processing payments and validating expense policies to ensure compliance with organisational standards
• Supporting multi-currency transactions with precision, contributing to smooth financial operations during a period of change
• Assisting with the integration of new expense management technology and automating manual processes to improve efficiency
• Collaborating with team members across functions to deliver high-quality service with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Contributing to continuous process improvements by providing feedback on system usage and operational workflows

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Payable and Expenses Coordinator vacancy:

• The willingness to be fully office based for the initial 3 month period
• Strong experience in Accounts Payable, Expenses management and transactional finance support
• Proficient in Excel, with advanced skills for data analysis, reporting and process management
• Comfortable managing multi-currency transactions and verifying payment details with a high degree of accuracy
• Possesses excellent communication skills, able to collaborate effectively within a team and engage professionally with stakeholders
• Adaptable, service-driven, with a keen eye for detail, capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Payable and Expenses Coordinator:

• Fully office based with the potential for flexible working after 3 months
• Immediate start offering flexibility to support the team during peak periods
• Participation in a technology-enabled environment with ongoing process automation initiatives
• Opportunity to develop experience within a progressive, project-focused organisation at a crucial transition phase
• Salary dependent on experience