Accounts Payable Assistant
6-Month Interim Contract with Permanent Scope
£34,000–£36,000 per annum (Hourly Equivalent | Inside IR35)
Woking – Hybrid Working
We’re supporting a well-established electrical manufacturing business based in Woking that is looking to appoint an Accounts Payable Assistant on an interim basis to support the finance team during a busy period.
This is a hands-on, high-volume role within a multi-site environment, ideal for someone with strong Accounts Payable experience who can hit the ground running. You’ll play a key part in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time, while maintaining strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
The Role
Working as part of a busy finance team, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day Accounts Payable activities across multiple sites, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls.
This role requires someone comfortable managing high volumes, resolving queries, and supporting month-end processes in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely posting
* Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process across multiple sites/entities
* Prepare and assist with supplier payment runs, ensuring adherence to payment terms
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies or queries promptly
* Maintain and update supplier records within the finance system
* Perform regular bank reconciliations and support cash allocation processes
* Support month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, and ledger reconciliations
* Liaise with operational teams to resolve invoice and purchase order queries
* Assist with improving AP processes and maintaining strong financial controls
* Provide support during audits and respond to ad-hoc finance queries
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role
* Experience working in a multi-site or manufacturing environment desirable
* Strong understanding of AP processes, reconciliations, and controls
* Comfortable working with high-volume invoice processing
* Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems
* Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving approach
* Available to start immediately or at short notice
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a stable and well-run manufacturing business, gaining exposure to a fast-paced finance environment while supporting a critical function during a busy period.
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional available immediately and looking for your next interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.