Full job descriptionAccounts Payable Assistant (Contract)
?? Location: London, with flexible/hybrid working
Duration: 3-6 months contract
?? Hourly Rate: £17 PAYE
We’re recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support a busy finance team on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities *Processing supplier invoices and resolving invoice queries.
*Reconciling supplier statements and accounts.
*Managing payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid on time.
*Processing employee expenses.
*Supporting month-end activities and finance reporting.
*Maintaining accurate financial records and controls.
*Handling supplier and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner.
*Supporting the wider Accounts Payable function with day-to-day transactional activities.
What We’re Looking For *Previous Accounts Payable experience, with a strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes.
*Ideally immediately available.
*Experience dealing with supplier queries, invoice discrepancies, and supplier statement reconciliations.
*Proven ability to manage a varied Accounts Payable workload in a fast-paced environment.
*Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
*Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
*Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
*Excellent communication skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
*Experience with SAP Ariba or SAP would be beneficial but is not essential. Candidates with strong Accounts Payable experience from other systems are encouraged to apply.
This is a great opportunity to join a busy finance team and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment. We’re particularly interested in candidates with solid practical Accounts Payable experience and a strong understanding of day-to-day AP activities. Experience with specific systems can be taught, but a strong AP foundation is key.