Interim Accounts Payable Assistant - Hybrid in Leicester

Your new company A large and well-established organisation is looking to strengthen its Transactional Finance team with the addition of several Accounts Payable Assistants.Operating 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. Your new role 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.Responsibilities may include: 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 requiredWe 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.This 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. What you'll need to succeed 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 workWhat you'll get in return 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 37.5-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 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)