Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant
£15/hr PAYE
6 Months
Telford
37.5 hours per week
Inside IR35

We are currently recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to support the delivery of finance service activities within the business. The primary focus of the role will be Accounts Payable, with occasional support across other finance functions such as Expenses or Accounts Receivable where required.
You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, resolving invoice queries, and working closely with both suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure a high-quality finance service is delivered.

• Matching and processing supplier invoices within SAP
• Obtaining appropriate authorisation for invoices and supporting documentation
• Managing and processing high volumes of invoices to tight deadlines
• Ensuring accuracy across GBP and EUR purchase invoices
• Maintaining a sound understanding of project-based suppliers and associated spend
• Resolving supplier and invoice queries through engagement with business managers
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Ensuring full compliance with legislative, financial, and internal control requirements

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable environment
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP process
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical ability
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work effectively under pressure
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• High levels of integrity when handling confidential information
• Proficient IT skills and confidence using finance systems

• SAP experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience working with multiple currencies (GBP / EUR)
• Exposure to resolving supplier disputes and reconciliations

Please note that this role is subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held, and place of birth may impact eligibility.