Full job descriptionAccounts Payable AssistantBridport, Dorset | Temporary, initially 3 months | 37.5 hours per week | Office-based

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant looking for your next temporary opportunity?

We’re recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team of an established business based in Bridport. This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment, working 37.5 hours per week across five days (they would be open to considering someone only looking to work 4 days per week).

The role will be fully office-based, although there may be some flexibility around start and finish times.

The role
Working as part of the Finance team, you’ll support the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function and help ensure supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.
*Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and on time
*Matching invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation
*Coding invoices to the appropriate nominal ledger accounts
*Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
*Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and records
*Supporting with the incoming phone lines and responding to supplier queries by telephone and email
*Processing employee expenses where required
*Supporting month-end processes, including Accounts Payable reconciliations
*Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is correctly recorded within the finance system
*Providing general administrative support to the wider Finance team as required
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or transactional finance role and be comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment.
*Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
*Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
*Confidence working with invoices, supplier statements and reconciliations
*Good numerical and data-entry skills
*Competent Excel and general Microsoft Office skills
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
*A professional and confident approach when dealing with suppliers and internal colleagues
*The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider Finance team
*A proactive approach to resolving queries and discrepancies

Key details:
*Bridport, Dorset
*Initial 3-month temporary contract
*37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
*Fully office-based
*Potential flexibility around start and finish times
*Immediate / short-notice availability advantageous
If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next temporary assignment, apply today or contact Emily Oakes at Hays for a confidential conversation.
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