Accounts Payable Assistant (12 Month FTC)
Paignton, Devon
£27,000 - £28,000 per annum

Our client, a prominent service provider based in Torbay, is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their dynamic team on a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract basis.

As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the finance department with their daily operations, ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of invoices, payment runs and reconciling supplier statements along with other associated tasks.

The responsibilities:

• Process and monitor payments and expenditures to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage high-volume supplier invoices by ensuring accurate matching to purchase orders and receipts, and verifying documentation for approval.
• Conduct bi-monthly payment runs and ensure timely execution.
• Reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Update and maintain vendor records, including banking and contact information.
• Handle invoice-related queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support month-end tasks like accruals, reporting, and reconciling Accounts Payable to the balance sheet.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, assist audits, and drive process improvements.

The candidate:

• Previous experience in accounts payable, ideally within a high-volume transaction environment.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

If you would like to know more about this Accounts Payable opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment.

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