Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator in Reading

Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator
Location: Datchet, near Slough Contract: Interim - 3 months initially Working pattern: 5 days per week, office-based Pay rate: £15-£18 per hour + holiday pay, depending on experience Start date: Immediate start required
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator to join a busy finance team based in Datchet on an initial 3-month interim contract. The role will initially focus on supporting the expenses function, helping to clear a backlog and ensure expenses are processed accurately and efficiently. Once this has been brought under control, the successful candidate will move across to support the wider Accounts Payable team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is immediately available, enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and is happy to get stuck into a varied, hands-on role. You need to have Good Excel skills and knowledge
Key Responsibilities
Process and review employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Support the team in clearing an existing backlog of expense claims.
Investigate discrepancies and resolve expense-related queries.
Ensure expenses are correctly coded and supported by the relevant documentation.
Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.
Support the Accounts Payable function, including processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate records.
Assist with invoice queries, reconciliations and other AP-related duties.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure finance processes run smoothly and deadlines are met.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Expenses or Finance Administration role.
Confident processing expenses and handling high volumes of financial transactions.
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work through a backlog.
Comfortable working in a busy team environment and adapting to changing priorities.
Good Excel and general IT skills.
Immediately available and able to commit to an initial 3-month contract.
Able to commute to Datchet and work in the office five days per week.
What's on Offer?
An initial 3-month interim assignment.
£15-£18 per hour, plus holiday pay, depending on experience.
An immediate start.
The opportunity to gain experience across both expenses and Accounts Payable within a busy finance team.
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