Accounts Payable Assistant - Part time hybrid working in Bridgwater, Somerset

Job Description Accounts Payable Assistant - 3-4 Month Contract Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office (Bridgwater) 4 days working from home Contract: 3-4 months We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy Finance Transactional Services team on an initial 3-4-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience who is available for a contract position and is comfortable working in a predominantly remote environment. As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will provide administration and transactional support across the Accounts Payable function, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 1 day per week working from the office and 4 days working from home. Obtain and maintain accurate supplier bank and remittance details. Process credit notes, prepayments and one-off supplier payments accurately and in line with financial procedures. Monitor and respond to individual and shared Accounts Payable inboxes professionally and promptly. Maintain accurate notes and supporting documentation on supplier accounts. Support audit requirements and ensure deadlines are met. Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades and new functionality. Maintain accurate spreadsheets and financial information. Support colleagues with training and provide holiday cover where required. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and wider finance projects. Undertake other ad hoc duties and projects as required. Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance team. Good knowledge of the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipting, invoice processing, three-way matching, statement reconciliation and supplier payments. Strong purchase ledger administration experience. Excellent organisation and planning skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. The ability to work effectively and independently when working from home. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power BI Intercompany accounts User Acceptance Testing Experience within the waste or environmental sector You should have a good level of secondary education, including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. AAT Level 2-4, ICM, a relevant finance qualification or a relevant degree would be desirable, although relevant practical experience will also be considered. This is a 3-4 month contract offering a fantastic opportunity to join an established finance function in a flexible hybrid working environment. You'll work one day per week in the office and four days remotely, providing a good balance of team interaction and home working. If you have solid Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience and are immediately available or looking for your next short-term contract, apply today for immediate consideration. #