Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant – 12 Month FTC
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Location: Warrington
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next contract opportunity? We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a great opportunity to work with a growing organisation undergoing significant systems transformation and process improvement. Youll play a key role in ensuring efficient and accurate processing of invoices, handling supplier queries, and supporting wider finance operations during a pivotal period.

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Assistant:
• Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Manage and respond to both internal and external supplier queries
• Support weekly supplier BACS payment runs
• Monitor and manage the shared Accounts Payable inbox
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting

What We’re Looking For:
• 3–5 years experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within a medium to large business
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and controls
• High attention to detail with strong data entry and reconciliation skills
• Proficient IT user, especially with Excel Sage 1000 experience is desirable
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Desirable:
• Experience working with or supporting a finance system migration (e.g. to Oracle)
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to support process improvement initiatives

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.

Good luck!