Accounts Payable Assistant - Temporary

Accounts Payable Assistant - Temporary

Temporary 28000 - 32000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Process invoices, resolve queries, and support the finance team in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Established engineering business with a collaborative culture in Milton Keynes.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, 25 days holiday, and employee assistance programme.
  • Other info: Initial temporary contract with potential for permanent position and early finish Fridays.
  • Why this job: Join a growing team and make an impact in finance while enjoying hybrid work.
  • Qualifications: Previous Accounts Payable experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

The predicted salary is between 28000 - 32000 £ per year.

We’re currently recruiting on behalf of an established engineering business, based in Milton Keynes, for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Finance Team. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous Accounts Payable / AP Ledger experience who is looking for a varied role within a collaborative and growing business.

The Role

  • Processing finance-related emails and ensuring queries are cleared down daily
  • Accurately loading and processing invoices in a timely manner
  • Resolving supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements
  • Setting up new suppliers
  • Auditing and processing employee expense claims
  • Supporting the wider Finance Team with ad hoc requests

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous Accounts Payable / AP Ledger experience is preferred
  • Good Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach
  • SAP experience would be desirable

The package & working pattern:

  • £28,000-£32,000 salary equivalent, paid as an hourly rate (Inside IR35)
  • 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early finish Fridays
  • Initial 3-month temporary contract with a view to permanent
  • Hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week in the MK office, with 2 days remote
  • Flexible working times, including an early finish on Friday
  • 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Pension contributions
  • Life assurance following successful completion of probation
  • Employee Assistance Programme and additional employee benefits

The client is an established business with around 300 employees, operating within the engineering and maintenance sector. Free on-site parking. If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Milton Keynes area, we'd love to hear from you.

Accounts Payable Assistant - Temporary employer: Broster Buchanan

Broster Buchanan is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Manchester City Centre. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide hybrid working options and opportunities for career advancement, allowing our team members to enhance their technical and leadership skills while engaging with senior stakeholders in impactful financial decision-making.

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Contact Details:

Broster Buchanan Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accounts Payable Assistant - Temporary

Accounts Payable Experience
AP Ledger Experience
Excel Skills
Data Analysis
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Proactive Approach