Accounts Payable Assistant- 12 month contract Location: Blackburn Salary: circa £26,000- £28,500 An opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join a leading manufacturing business based in Blackburn, initially on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working within a fast-paced finance team, you'll play a key role in managing the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, supplier payments, and reconciliations. Key Responsibilities: Process supplier invoices using Netsuite/Sage Matching invoices to Purchase Order numbers via a 3-way match Manually post invoices/credit notes after approval Create new Supplier Accounts Manage all intercompany balances recorded within the Accounts Payable ledger Request and complete monthly statement reconciliations for key suppliers Create payment runs in accordance with the invoice due date & company payment terms Make ad hoc manual payments as required Complete Bank reconciliations for all currencies Process and pay company expenses Secure copies of all direct debit invoices to minimise any debit balances recorded within the creditor's ledger Requirements: Previous experience in an accounts payable or a similar finance assistant role Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Strong team player with a proactive approach Proficient in Excel; good data input skills Clear and confident communicator Strong numeracy, time management and organisational skills Problem-solving skills (error detection, correction, and root cause analysis). Experience managing Supplier Account queries Experience with Netsuite, Sage, SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable If you're immediately available or looking for your next contract opportunity in a stable and well-established business, please send a copy of your CV for consideration.