Contingent Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable

Telford | £15.00/hour | 6-Month ContractFull-time | Hybrid options 

We're looking for a reliable and detail-focused Finance Assistant – Accounts Payable to support our busy finance team for a 6-month contract. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager – Accounts and Treasury, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payment runs, and ledger management. You’ll also assist with cash forecasting and contribute to Accounts Receivable and Expenses processes where needed.

Accounts Payable Duties

• Match and process supplier invoices in SAP

• Verify and obtain approval for invoice documentation

• Handle high volumes of GBP & EUR invoices with accuracy

• Investigate and resolve invoice queries with managers and suppliers

• Prepare supplier statement reconciliations and weekly payment runs

• Support cash flow forecasting and creditors reporting (e.g., aged reports)

• Post GRNI and overhead accruals; reconcile balance sheet codes

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies

Additional Duties

• Assist with Accounts Receivable and Employee Expenses

• Contribute to creditor review meetings and reporting improvements

• Support on ad hoc finance projects as required

• Experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment

• Proficiency with SAP (or similar finance systems) and Microsoft Office

• Strong numerical skills and high attention to detail

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

• Organised, able to multitask, and meet strict deadlines

• AAT Level 3/4 qualified or equivalent experience (preferred but not essential)

• Able to handle confidential data with professionalism