Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Assistant - Temporary

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Contract: Temporary

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in Hemel Hempstead on a temporary basis.

This is a hands-on transactional finance role, supporting the day to day running of the purchase ledger and ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.

The Role

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct authorisation.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Investigating invoice discrepancies, price differences and missing information.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding queries.
• Managing supplier accounts and responding to payment and invoice enquiries.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and assisting with payment processing.
• Posting invoices, credit notes and adjustments onto the finance system.
• Supporting month-end procedures, including purchase ledger reconciliations and accruals.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and ensuring invoices are properly documented.
• Providing general support to the wider finance team when required.

About You

• Previous experience working within a busy Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger function.
• Confident processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Comfortable investigating discrepancies and dealing with supplier queries.
• Confident using Excel and finance systems.
• Able to work independently, manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Available to start a temporary assignment at short notice.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an immediately available Accounts Payable professional looking to join a busy finance team and make an immediate contribution.