Accounts Payable Clerk; Temporary

Position: Accounts Payable Clerk (Temporary)
Location: North West Leicestershire

Eaton Syalon are working with a well-established Ashby-based business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist on an initial 3–6 month temporary contract.

You’ll join a collaborative finance team, taking responsibility for ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and payments are made on time.

The role is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexible start times between 8:00am and 9:00am. Initially, this will be 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. After successful onboarding/training, this may then move to 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will take responsibility for maintaining the smooth and accurate operation of the purchase ledger.

Key duties will include:

* Processing and preparing supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and timely completion

* Reconciling key supplier statements and resolving discrepancies

* Investigating and clearing unmatched or outstanding invoices

* Managing debit balances and ensuring correct ledger allocations

* Reviewing the AP ledger ahead of payment runs to maintain data integrity

* Acting as a key contact for supplier and internal queries, resolving issues efficiently

* Supporting operational teams with guidance on AP processes to improve compliance and reduce errors

* Assisting with audit requirements by preparing relevant documentation and reports

* Reviewing processes to identify improvements and opportunities for greater efficiency

* Processing and checking staff expense claims in line with company policy

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

* Proven experience within an Accounts Payable function

* Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes

* The ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

* Experience working within a high-volume or multi-currency environment (desirable)

* Confidence using finance systems and Excel

* Excellent attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills

* A proactive and solution-focused approach to resolving queries

* Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams

If you are immediately available (or available at short notice) and looking for a varied, hands-on Accounts Payable role within a supportive and established business, Eaton Syalon would love to hear from you