Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant – Finance Team Support

Blue Arrow; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant on a temporary basis in Fosdyke, Lincolnshire. You will support the busy finance team with day-to-day invoice processing and supplier reconciliations. The role involves PO to invoice processing, preparing payment runs, and some AR activities.

Hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, for 4–6 weeks, with a potential extension. Immediate start preferred; a good eye for detail and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience with an integrated Purchase Order to Invoice system.
• Strong communication skills and liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing the purchase order to invoice and payment process.
• Preparing and managing payment runs through to BACS authorisation stage.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Handling supplier account queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Supporting the Accounts Receivable function as required.
• Assisting with EDI sales invoicing processes.
• Performing some cash handling duties.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

PO to Invoice system

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Blue Arrow is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant on a temporary basis in Fosdyke, Lincolnshire. You will support the busy finance team with day-to-day invoice processing and supplier reconciliations. The role involves PO to invoice processing, preparing payment runs, and some AR activities.

Hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, for 4–6 weeks, with a potential extension. Immediate start preferred; a good eye for detail and strong communication are essential.