Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Accounts Payable Assistant (6-Month FTC) Colchester, Essex (Hybrid Working)
£28,000 – £31,000 (pro rata)
Your New Company
A well-established and growing professional services organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across the built environment. With offices nationwide, the company offers a collaborative and supportive working culture.
Your New Role
You will join the finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract, supporting the purchase ledger function during a busy transitional period. This is a hybrid role, with 2-3 days per week in the Colchester office, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Matching, batching, and coding invoices to purchase orders
- Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
- Managing supplier queries via phone and email
- Maintaining accurate records within the purchase ledger
- Supporting month-end processes and reporting
- Liaising with internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance role
- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Experience with Sage 50 (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Please note: You must be eligible for UK SC Clearance due to the nature of the organisation's work.
What You'll Get in Return
- Salary of up to £31,000 (pro rata)
- Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable organisation
What You Need to Do Now
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