Accounts Payable Assistant

Overview

A specialist professional services firm is looking for an accomplished Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy AP team on a temporary basis. Operating out of modern offices in the heart of Guildford town, this thriving SME has a friendly, collaborative working environment and an output focused culture offering flexibility and hybrid working. The initial assignment duration is 3 months; however, it is likely to run for longer, and there is even a chance of this developing into a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• High volume entry of purchase ledger invoices in multiple currencies – c500 per week across 250 suppliers.
• Cash allocation and manual/automated payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving supplier queries.
• Nurturing relationships with suppliers, business partners and internal stakeholders to improve efficiency of AP function.

Suitable Candidate

• Significant experience in high volume, end to end AP, ideally with exposure to multi-currency invoices and payments.
• Very strong on supplier statement reconciliations.
• First rate interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Available to start at short notice – 1 week or less.

Benefits

• Hybrid model with 3 days working from home after initial training.
• Attractive, modern office space located close to local amenities and transport links.