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Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

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Posted 6 days ago, valid for 5 days

Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 4JL

Part Time

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An insurance group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a temporary position in Harrogate, paying £16.90 per hour.
The role is set to last for an initial 3 months and requires the assistant to work in a hybrid model, attending the office two days a week.
Key responsibilities include processing a high volume of invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing the Central AP mailbox.
Candidates should have prior Accounts Payable experience, proficiency in accounting software, and be capable of working under pressure.
The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Accounts Payable Assistant - 3 months Temp - £16.90 per hour - Harrogate/HybridInsurance group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support their Accounts Payable team on an interim basis at their Harrogate offices.This is a temporary role to start ASAP (dependant on checks) for an initial 3-month period and will pay £16.90 per hour PAYE. The post is hybrid with a requirement to attend the Harrogate office 2 days per week – Tuesday & Wednesday. This Accounts Payable (AP) Assistant will ensure the successful operation of the AP process. They will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of all payments within the agreed timeframes and in accordance with regulations and policies. Duties include:

Process a high volume of invoices in accordance with internal controls and policies.
Reconcile vendor and nominal accounts as part of the month end processes.
Process payments – Ad hoc and scheduled payment cycles and submitting to Manager for review.
Manage the Central AP mailbox to ensure all invoices are processed in line with SLA.
Build working relationships with cross-functional teams, such as Procurement, Facilities & IT, optimise vendor relationships and improve overall Accounts Payable performance.

The ideal Accounts Payable Assistant will have the following knowledge skills and experience:

Accounts Payable experience and an understanding of best practice with a systems-based Purchase Order environment.
Proficient in using accounting software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics D365) and have intermediate MS Excel skills.
Able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and be adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively across all mediums, with both internal and external stakeholders.
A team player but also proactive in managing your own workload.
Please note the role will involve security checks to include a DBS check

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