Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant (Contract) �� Location: London, with flexible/hybrid working ⏳ Duration: 3-6 months contract �� Hourly Rate: £17 PAYE We're recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support a busy finance team on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities Processing supplier invoices and resolving invoice queries. Reconciling supplier statements and accounts. Managing payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid on time. Processing employee expenses. Supporting month-end activities and finance reporting. Maintaining accurate financial records and controls. Handling supplier and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner. Supporting the wider Accounts Payable function with day-to-day transactional activities. What We're Looking For Previous Accounts Payable experience, with a strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes. Ideally immediately available. Experience dealing with supplier queries, invoice discrepancies, and supplier statement reconciliations. Proven ability to manage a varied Accounts Payable workload in a fast-paced environment. Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Experience with SAP Ariba or SAP would be beneficial but is not essential. Candidates with strong Accounts Payable experience from other systems are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to join a busy finance team and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment. We're particularly interested in candidates with solid practical Accounts Payable experience and a strong understanding of day-to-day AP activities. Experience with specific systems can be taught, but a strong AP foundation is key.