Temp Accounts Payable Specialist – Busy Finance Team

Confidential; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in Hemel Hempstead on a temporary basis. This hands-on transactional role supports the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger and ensures supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.

Role responsibilities include processing high volumes of supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders, reconciling statements, handling supplier queries, and assisting with month-end

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger function.
• Confident processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Comfortable investigating discrepancies and dealing with supplier queries.
• Confident using Excel and finance systems.
• Able to work independently, manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Available to start a temporary assignment at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct authorisation.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Investigating invoice discrepancies, price differences and missing information.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding queries.
• Managing supplier accounts and responding to payment and invoice enquiries.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and assisting with payment processing.
• Posting invoices, credit notes and adjustments onto the finance system.
• Supporting month-end procedures, including purchase ledger reconciliations and accruals.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and ensuring invoices are properly documented.
• Providing general support to the wider finance team when required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Job description

Confidential is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in Hemel Hempstead on a temporary basis. This hands-on transactional role supports the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger and ensures supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.

Role responsibilities include processing high volumes of supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders, reconciling statements, handling supplier queries, and assisting with month-end