Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Posted 1 day ago by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
South East, UK

Summary: The role of Accounts Payable Clerk involves providing temporary finance assistance with a focus on bank reconciliations and accounts payable support. The position is based in Burghfield, Reading, requiring a detail-oriented individual to manage discrepancies and support the finance team effectively. This is a full-time, on-site role with an immediate start and potential for contract extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
  • Supporting the Accounts Payable (AP) function, including:
    • Processing invoices
    • Statement reconciliations
    • Handling supplier queries
  • Assisting with backlog clearance and ensuring records are kept accurate and up to date
  • Working closely with the wider finance team to maintain strong financial controls

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in bank reconciliations
  • Previous experience in Accounts Payable
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work through high volumes of data
  • Comfortable working fully on-site, 5 days per week
  • Able to hit the ground running in a temporary assignment

Salary (Rate): £17.00 Annual

City: Burghfield

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Temporary Finance Assistant (Bank Reconciliations & AP Support)Burghfield, Reading
Temporary Rolling Contract
Full-time - 5 days per week (On-site)
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team on a temporary rolling contract to support a busy finance function based in Burghfield, Reading.This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with strong reconciliation experience who can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Performing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
  • Supporting the Accounts Payable (AP) function, including:
    • Processing invoices
    • Statement reconciliations
    • Handling supplier queries
  • Assisting with backlog clearance and ensuring records are kept accurate and up to date
  • Working closely with the wider finance team to maintain strong financial controls
Requirements
  • Proven experience in bank reconciliations
  • Previous experience in Accounts Payable
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work through high volumes of data
  • Comfortable working fully on-site, 5 days per week
  • Able to hit the ground running in a temporary assignment
What's on Offer
  • Immediate start opportunity
  • Competitive daily/hourly rate (dependent on experience)
  • Ongoing rolling contract with potential for extension
  • Supportive team environment