Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Overview

Accounts Payable Clerk/ Initial 12 Month Contract (To Be Extended) / Excellent Benefits / Free Onsite Parking/ Onsite Gym/ Industry Discounts/ Annual Bonus/ Hybrid Working (After Training)

Forge Talent have partnered with an industry leading organisation as due to ongoing business growth they require additional support within their Accounts Payable Team. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable clerk to utilise their skills in a fast-paced environment.

This will initially be a 12-month contract however there is a high potential for this to extend to a permanent position. Applicants will ideally be able to start work on a reduced notice period.

This opportunity will suit a positive and enthusiastic team member with experience of multi‑currency processing and 3‑way invoice matching. Exposure to multi VAT rates and processes.is highly advantageous.

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Available
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid working (3 days on‑site)
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Life Insurance
• On Site Gym
• Employee Industry Discounts
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

• Timely processing of all indirect costs invoices.
• Ensure that all invoices are correctly coded and matched to relevant Purchase order.
• Gain approvals to pay from relevant departments as required.
• Carry out regular Supplier statement reconciliations – requesting copy invoices / PO numbers as required.
• Proactively respond to supplier queries, aiming to reach an effective and timely resolution.
• Log all queries and liaise with relevant internal departments as required to ensure prompt resolution.
• Set up New Supplier Accounts, ensuring accuracy.
• Support the wider payables team as required.

• Proven accounts payable experience gained within a fast paced and high‑volume environment.
• Experience of 3‑way matching and high‑volume processing.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks accordingly.
• Able to organise & prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to build strong relationships with external suppliers.
• Experience of working in a multi‑currency role.
• Exposure to working with international vat/ tax codes.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Strong IT and Excel skills – Previous use of OCR technology is highly advantageous.
• The ability to start work on a reduced notice period.