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Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Your new company 
Hays are partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Nottingham to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant on a temporary basis. The role will initially be between 3-6 months and an opportunity for potential permanent options. You will be based on-site with access to free parking. The role offers full-time or part-time hours depending on preferences (minimum 3 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team within a fast-paced environment, supporting a high-volume purchase ledger function and contributing to continuous process improvements. The organisation offers a stable and supportive working environment where accuracy, teamwork and professional development are highly valued.

Your new role 
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function and maintaining accurate financial records.Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the shared Accounts Payable inbox
Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and three-way matching
Maintaining invoice and query logs, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice queries
Processing manual invoices where required
Preparing supplier payments in line with agreed payment terms
Completing supplier statement reconciliations
Assisting with internal and external audit requirements
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
Providing additional administrative support to the wider finance team when requiredWhat you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Previous UK-based experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar transactional finance position
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
A solid understanding of basic accounting principles
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills and confidence when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Good Excel skills and experience working with high volumes of data
A proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support the wider team
The ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a team environmentWhat you'll get in return 

Competitive salary (up to 30k paid hourly)
Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
3-6 month temporary opportunity with potential perm options
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to a high-volume finance function with opportunities to develop your skill set
Convenient North Nottingham location What you need to do now 
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