Accounts Payable Assistant
- Recruiter
- Reed
- Location
- Surrey
- Salary
- £15.38- £16.41 per hour
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- First listed by Ontap
- 21 September 2026
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Job description
Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Hybrid Working after initial training on their system (3 days in and 2 from home)
Job Type: Full-time, temporary role.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Length of Assignment: 2 months initially
Hourly rate: £15.38- £16.41 per hour PAYE or £19.52- £20.86 per hour via and umbrella company.
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and numerical skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering a high standard of service.
Day-to-day of the role:
Process purchase and stock invoices, ensuring accurate three-way matching against purchase orders and goods received notes.
Maintain a prompt turnaround from receipt of invoice to system entry and approval.
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
Request missing invoices and credit notes where required.
Respond to supplier queries and issue remittance advice.
Ensure invoices and supporting documentation are accurately filed and retained in line with company procedures.
Support the Accounts Payable Manager with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks.
Assist with post handling, scanning, and document distribution.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A highly organised approach with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
Previous accounts payable or accounting experience
Experience within a retail environment (preferred).
Experience using Netsuite or an ERP system.