Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary assignment (1–2 months)

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant for a temporary role in Fareham. You will manage end-to-end invoice processing, maintain supplier relationships to ensure timely payments, and support month-end activities within a proactive finance team.

Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts payable or finance administration, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and finance systems. Monday–Friday hours, duration 1–2 months, immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable or finance administration
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working with Excel and finance systems
• Reliable with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• A proactive team player with good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end processing of invoices with accuracy and efficiency
• Ensuring timely payments by maintaining supplier relationships and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting month-end processes and contributing to overall accounts reconciliation
• Collaborating with the finance team to deliver reliable reporting and process improvements

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join an innovative manufacturing business in Fareham as an Accounts Payable Assistant. This temporary role offers a practical opportunity to hone your finance skills within a supportive team, while gaining exposure to advanced systems and processes. The company prides itself on fostering a proactive culture and is currently seeking a dedicated temporary assistant to support their finance function during a key transition period.

What will the Accounts Payable Assistant role involve?

• Managing the end-to-end processing of invoices with accuracy and efficiency
• Ensuring timely payments by maintaining supplier relationships and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting month-end processes and contributing to overall accounts reconciliation
• Collaborating with the finance team to deliver reliable reporting and process improvements

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Payable Assistant vacancy:

• Previous experience in accounts payable or finance administration
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working with Excel and finance systems
• Reliable with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• A proactive team player with good communication skills

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Payable Assistant:

• Standard working hours, Monday to Friday
• Immediate start available with a duration of 1-2 months
• Salary will be dependent on experience

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.