Accounts Payable Assistant
Posted Today by Forge Talent
£32,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
Bolton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounts Payable Assistant role is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in Bolton, focusing on managing all aspects of accounts payable within a busy finance team. The position involves tasks such as invoice processing, query resolution, and bank reconciliation, with the potential for a permanent role in another finance team after the contract. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and proactive, with strong communication skills and a desire for growth within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with all areas of the AP ledger, including processing bills
- Reconciling statements and payment runs
- Maintain accurate financial records to support audit
- Manage accounts payable inbox and resolve queries
- Ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances
- Providing ad-hoc reports as needed
- Managing of the creditor ledger
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- Set up and manage supplier accounts
Key Skills:
- GCSE English & Maths
- Experience in accounts payable
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables/formulas desirable)
- Proficient in finance systems and MS Office
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Ambitious and confident to progress
Salary (Rate): £32,000.00 yearly
City: Bolton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Accounts Payable Assistant – 3 months FTC
Salary: Up to £32,000 PRO RATA
Location: Bolton
Hybrid Working: 2 days WFH
Potential for Permanent Role: Transition to another finance team after contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing all aspects of accounts payable, including invoice processing, query resolution, creditor management, and bank reconciliation. You will play a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring smooth operations. Please note that responsibilities may vary depending on team and location requirements. If you're someone who seeks constant growth, loves tackling challenges, and wants to be part of a rapidly growing business, this is your chance to make an impact
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with all areas of the AP ledger, including processing bills
- Reconciling statements and payment runs
- Maintain accurate financial records to support audit
- Manage accounts payable inbox and resolve queries
- Ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances
- Providing ad-hoc reports as needed
- Managing of the creditor ledger
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- Set up and manage supplier accounts
Requirements
- GCSE English & Maths
- Experience in accounts payable
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables/formulas desirable)
- Proficient in finance systems and MS Office
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Ambitious and confident to progress