Accounts Payable Assistant

A specialist professional services firm is looking for an accomplished Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy AP team on a temporary basis. Operating out of modern offices in the heart of Guildford town, this thriving SME has a friendly, collaborative working environment and an output focused culture offering flexibility and hybrid working. The initial assignment duration is 3 months; however, it is likely to run for longer, and there is even a chance of this developing into a permanent position. What will the Accounts Payable Assistant role involve? High volume entry of purchase ledger invoices in multiple currencies – c500 per week across 250 suppliers. Cash allocation and manual/automated payment runs. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving supplier queries. Nurturing relationships with suppliers, business partners and internal stakeholders to improve efficiency of AP function. Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Payable Assistant vacancy: Significant experience in high volume, end to end AP, ideally with exposure to multi-currency invoices and payments. Very strong on supplier statement reconciliations. First rate interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills. Available to start at short notice – 1 week or less. Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Payable Assistant: