Accounts Payable Assistant
(3-Month Temporary Contract)


Location: Cambridge (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days from home)
Duration: 3 months (Immediate start required)
Salary: £26-35k pro rata (flexible upon experience)
The Company
Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, supplying high-quality components and solutions to a global customer base across multiple industries. They are currently undergoing a major systems transformation, creating an opportunity for additional support within their finance team.
The Role
This is a hands-on Accounts Payable role focused on clearing backlog following a recent ERP system migration to a cloud-based platform.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the AP function by improving efficiency, clearing outstanding work and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage and clear a high-volume shared AP inbox (currently with a backlog)
*Accurately process supplier invoices in a timely manner
*Produce and reconcile supplier statements
*Process company expense claims, including Barclaycard transactions
*Support the finance team in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
*Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to resolve queries
Person Specification
*Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration role
*Experience using IFS Cloud (Accounts Payable module) is required
*Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
*Ability to work at pace and manage high volumes of work
*Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving
*Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Working Pattern
*Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
*Office days likely to be Tuesday and Thursday (aligned with the wider team)
Why Apply?
*Immediate start with a well-established and reputable business
*Opportunity to gain experience supporting a major system migration project
*Flexible hybrid working model
*Supportive and collaborative finance team
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can hit the ground running and add immediate value in a fast-paced environment.


If you are interested in the role of Accounts Payable Assistant and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing
If this job isn’t exactly right for you but you’re looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.
Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Temporary opportunity.