Job Description
Accounts Payable Assistant – Immediate StartSouth Leicester | Office-Based | 3-6 month contract£ | Monday to Friday (37.5 hours)
SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for Accounts Payable Assistants to join a busy finance team during a key project period. This is a temporary opportunity offering the chance to make an immediate impact by helping the team clear a backlog and strengthen supplier account processes.
This role is perfect for someone with strong Accounts Payable experience who enjoys problem-solving and working in a fast-paced finance environment.
What you'll be doing
* Supporting the team with the clear down of aged creditor balances
* Carrying out statement reconcilliations
* Investigating and resolving supplier invoices and accounts currently on hold
* Reviewing and resolving debit balances
* Managing GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) queries by identifying aged invoices and liaising with suppliers
* Maintaining project trackers and progress updates using Excel
* Tracking suppliers that cannot yet be added to the system and working with the team to find solutions
* Communicating with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries efficiently
What we're looking for
* Previous experience in Accounts Payable
* Ability to hit the ground running in a busy finance function and work as a team
* Strong Excel / spreadsheet skills and confidence managing data
* Excellent attention to detail and proactive nature
Highly desirable
* Experience using EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
* Experience working with GRNI processes
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys project-focused finance work and wants to play a key role in supporting a finance team through a critical period.
Immediate or short-notice candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.