Accounts Payable

Recruiter
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Surrey
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
22 September 2026
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Job description

Your new company

Our client is a highly innovative engineering and technology organisation with an established global presence. They offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, with a strong focus on innovation, quality and continuous improvement.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team. This role will focus primarily on the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier payments, expenses and financial transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.This position would suit someone with previous AP experience who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and has excellent attention to detail.

Manage the finance inbox and respond to supplier queries
Process supplier and contractor invoices accurately and within deadlines
Review and process employee expenses in line with company policy
Post daily bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations
Reconcile company card transactions
Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Maintain supplier records and verify bank account details
Monitor aged creditors and assist with resolving outstanding balances
Support month-end activities and finance reporting processes
Liaise with purchasing, operational and project teams regarding invoice approvals
Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
Assist with process improvements and ad hoc finance tasks

What you'll need to succeed

Previous Accounts Payable
Strong understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations and payment procedures
Experience handling multi-currency transactions
Proficient in Excel, including Pivot Tables and Lookups
Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP-based platforms or similar
Strong communication and organisational skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable

Exposure to SAP Business One, SAP Concur or similar systems
AAT studying or working towards a finance qualification

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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