Accounts Payable Assistant FTC

Location Bexley
Salary Paying £27k
Contract Permanent
Job Ref

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.

 

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Consultant

Joanne Gruodienė

Associate Director