Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

Your new company
Hays are partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Nottingham to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant on a temporary basis. The role will initially be between 3-6 months and an opportunity for potential permanent options. You will be based on-site with access to free parking. The role offers full-time or part-time hours depending on preferences (minimum 3 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team within a fast-paced environment, supporting a high-volume purchase ledger function and contributing to continuous process improvements. The organisation offers a stable and supportive working environment where accuracy, teamwork and professional development are highly valued.

Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function and maintaining accurate financial records.Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the shared Accounts Payable inbox
• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and three-way matching
• Maintaining invoice and query logs, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice queries
• Processing manual invoices where required
• Preparing supplier payments in line with agreed payment terms
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisting with internal and external audit requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
• Providing additional administrative support to the wider finance team when required

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous UK-based experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar transactional finance position
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• A solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and confidence when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Good Excel skills and experience working with high volumes of data
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support the wider team
• The ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a team environment

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary (up to 30k paid hourly)
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
• 3-6 month temporary opportunity with potential perm options
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a high-volume finance function with opportunities to develop your skill set
• Convenient North Nottingham location

What you need to do now
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