Job Description
Your new company
\n A large and well-established organisation is looking to strengthen its Transactional Finance team with the addition of several Accounts Payable Assistants within a busy shared services environment, the team is continuing to invest in additional resources to support increasing transaction volumes and ongoing service improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance function where individuals are encouraged to utilise their strengths while gaining exposure across a broad range of finance activities.
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Your new role
\n As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a high-volume Transactional Finance team may include:
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- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Managing supplier queries and resolving discrepancies
- Supporting payment runs
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Maintaining accurate supplier account records
- Investigating outstanding invoices and payments
- Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Supporting workflow management activities
- Producing reports and analysing data using Excel
- Assisting with wider transactional finance processes as required
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We are keen to speak with candidates from Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant and broader Transactional Finance backgrounds. The team adopts a flexible approach, allowing responsibilities to be aligned to individual strengths and experience, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to broaden their skills and develop within a busy finance function role offers flexibility, with responsibilities tailored to your experience and areas of strength, allowing you to develop a broad understanding of the finance function rather than being restricted to one specific area.
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What you'll need to succeed
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- Previous Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Transactional Finance experience
- Experience working within a high-volume processing environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing supplier queries and account discrepancies
- Good Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Lookups
- A proactive and adaptable approach to work
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What you'll get in return
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- Initial assignment through to the end of January, with strong potential for extension and permanent opportunities
- Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)
- Flexible working arrangements
- 37-hour working week
- Opportunity to join a large and supportive finance team
- Exposure to a variety of transactional finance activities
- Immediate start available
- Free on-site parking
- Competitive hourly rate based on your expectations and experience
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Interim Accounts Payable Assistant - Hybrid in Leicester employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding global travel organisation that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package while working closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment. With clear progression opportunities and the chance to influence business performance across multiple regions, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.
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Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team
