Accounts Payable Assistant FTC | Bexley (Office Based) | £27,000
Cobb & Jones is pleased to be supporting a business in the Bexley area in the recruitment of an Accounts Payable Assistant on a 4-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a busy and supportive finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, processing supplier invoices, managing payment queries, and supporting month-end activities.
The successful candidate will have previous accounts payable experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently using Sage Intacct.
- Obtaining invoice approvals and liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries.
- Assisting with supplier payment runs.
- Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, including CIS verification where required.
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
- Posting daily cash receipts and supplier payments.
- Supporting month-end processes and reporting deadlines.
- Managing finance inbox queries from suppliers and internal departments.
- Maintaining accurate supplier records and supporting documentation.
- Providing general finance administration support and undertaking ad hoc duties as required.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will ideally possess:
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant position.
- Experience of working with accounting systems; Sage Intacct experience would be advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
- Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- A positive, proactive and team-focused approach.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Immediate opportunity within a supportive finance team.
- Valuable exposure to a busy commercial finance environment.
- Convenient Bexley office location.
- Fixed-term contract with the view to going permanent offering the chance to gain further finance experience and broaden your skill set.
Accounts Payable Assistant FTC in Bexley employer: Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited Careers
Join a leading international manufacturing organisation in Dartford, where you will thrive in a people-first culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. As a Financial Controller, you will benefit from an outstanding salary and benefits package, including flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and a strong pension scheme, all while playing a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and transformation within a dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity for growth and collaboration in a fast-paced environment that values accountability and continuous improvement.
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