Cobb & Jones is pleased to be supporting a business in the Bexley area in the recruitment of an Accounts Payable Assistant on a 4-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a busy and supportive finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, processing supplier invoices, managing payment queries, and supporting month-end activities.
The successful candidate will have previous accounts payable experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities
· Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently using Sage Intacct.
· Obtaining invoice approvals and liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries.
· Assisting with supplier payment runs.
· Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, including CIS verification where required.
· Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
· Posting daily cash receipts and supplier payments.
· Supporting month-end processes and reporting deadlines.
· Managing finance inbox queries from suppliers and internal departments.
· Maintaining accurate supplier records and supporting documentation.
· Providing general finance administration support and undertaking ad hoc duties as required.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will ideally possess:
· A minimum of 1 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant position.
· Experience of working with accounting systems; Sage Intacct experience would be advantageous.
· Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
· Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
· The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
· Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
· A positive, proactive and team-focused approach.
What's on Offer?
· Competitive salary.
· Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
· Immediate opportunity within a supportive finance team.
· Valuable exposure to a busy commercial finance environment.
· Convenient Bexley office location.
· Fixed-term contract with the view to going permanent offering the chance to gain further finance experience and broaden your skill set.