About this role
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 efficientlyManaging supplier queries and resolving discrepanciesSupporting payment runsSupplier statement reconciliationsMaintaining accurate supplier account recordsInvestigating outstanding invoices and paymentsLiaising with suppliers and internal stakeholdersSupporting workflow management activitiesProducing reports and analysing data using ExcelAssisting with wider transactional finance processes as required 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.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 experienceExperience working within a high-volume processing environmentStrong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsExperience managing supplier queries and account discrepanciesGood Excel skills including Pivot Tables and LookupsA proactive and adaptable approach to work What you'll get in return
Initial assignment through to the end of January, with strong potential for extension and permanent opportunitiesHybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)Flexible working arrangements37.5-hour working weekOpportunity to join a large and supportive finance teamExposure to a variety of transactional finance activitiesImmediate start availableFree 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 hays.co.uk